Music of People of the World - Softcover

Listen to and appreciate music of different cultures with MUSIC OF THE PEOPLES OF THE WORLD! Stunning illustrations help you to better understand the people, music, and the instruments of the nine musical cultures discussed. Active Listening Tools, a free download from the text specific website, enhances listening and understanding by allowing you to view instruments and cultural settings while you listen to musical excerpts.

Designed for a world music course, this textbook introduces students to nine non-Western music cultures. Each of ten sections opens with a chapter discussing one region's history and musical life. This is followed by examinations of particular musical styles from that region. Listening guides within each chapter direct the reader to audio selection