Author: Richard L. Crocker
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486250296
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
Clear, systematic presentation of the evolution of musical style from Gregorian Chant (AD 700) to mid-20th-century atonal music. Excellent volume for music students, scholars, and laymen emphasizes the continuity of basic musical principles with detailed coverage of major period styles and composers. Over 140 musical examples. Bibliography.