Introduction to Contemporary Music / Edition 2

by Joseph Machlis

Overview

Biographical and historical data and clear technical explanations are featured in a guide to the appreciation of twentieth-century music that includes a full discussion of trends since 1961, a dictionary of composers, and a concentrated review of musical concepts.

This book is divided into three main sections: the development of twentieth-century concepts, minor and major developments in Europe, and “The American scene.”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393090260
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	03/17/1979
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	720
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

The late Joseph Machlis was professor of music at Queens College of the City University of New York. Among his many publications are Introduction to Contemporary Music (Norton) and singing translations for many operas.