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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781465473424
- Book Title
- Classical Music Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained
- Book Series
- Dk Big Ideas Ser.
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Music, Biography & Autobiography
- Topic
- History & Criticism, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Genres & Styles / Classical, Instruction & Study / Appreciation, Composers & Musicians
- Item Weight
- 40.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 8 in
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1465473424
ISBN-13
9781465473424
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242709065
Product Key Features
Book Title
Classical Music Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
History & Criticism, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Genres & Styles / Classical, Instruction & Study / Appreciation, Composers & Musicians
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Book Series
Dk Big Ideas Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
40.3 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-560171
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
781.68
Synopsis
Who wrote the first true "opera"? Where did the system of musical notation come from? How do composers construct symphonies? The Classical Music Book answers these questions and more by exploring the history of classical music in clear and easy-to-follow sections. More than 90 works by famous composers are analyzed, with explanations of their music theory and impact on society. You will also explore the fascinating stories about the lives of crucial composers and performers. Covering Thomas Tallis in the early period, baroque masters like Bach and Handel, and the classical genius of Beethoven and Wagner all the way to the modern-day composers, this comprehensive book explores the key ideas rooted in the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions. The importance of each composition is explained, placing them into their wider social, cultural, and historical context. With its unique approach to the subject, this the perfect classical music guide for everyone. Regardless of whether you are relatively new to the subject or if you are a classical music aficionado, there is plenty to discover on every page. Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject., This original, graphic-led book explores and explains the key ideas underpinning the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions, defines their importance to the musical canon, and places them into their wider social, cultural, and historical context. The nineteenth title in DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Classical Music Book combines accessible, authoritative text with bold explanatory graphics to make the subject of classical music approachable to readers with an interest in the subject who want to learn more while still offering enough to appeal to music aficionados. From early devotional works to the great symphonies of the Classical and Romantic eras and the diverse and often challenging works of the modern era, The Classical Music Book looks at more than 90 key pieces of music and explores the salient themes and ideas behind each of them. Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject., Learn about the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions in The Classical Music Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Classic Music in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Classical Music Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Classical Music, with: - More than 90 pieces of world-famous music - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Classical Music Book is a captivating introduction to music theory, crucial composers and the impact of seminal pieces, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover more than 90 works by famous composers from the early period to the modern day, through exciting text and bold graphics. Your Classical Music Questions, Simply Explained From Mozart to Mendelssohn, this fresh new guide goes beyond your typical music books, offering a comprehensive overview to classical music history and biography. If you thought it was difficult to learn about music theory, The Classical Music Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Explore the main ideas underpinning the world's greatest compositions and musical traditions, and define their importance to the musical canon and into their wider social, cultural, and historical context. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Classical Music Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
LC Classification Number
MT90.C58 2018
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