A history of music in Western culture / Mark Evan Bonds.

Author/creator Bonds, Mark Evan
Format Book
Publication InfoUpper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, ©2003.
Descriptionxxi, 645 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Subjects
Music--History and criticism.

Contents Antiquity -- The medieval era. Plainchant and secular monophony ; Polyphony to 1300 ; Music in the 14th century -- The Renaissance. The emergence of Renaissance style ; The genres of Renaissance music, 1420-1520 ; Music in the 16th century -- The baroque era. The new practice ; Vocal music, 1600-1650 ; Vocal music, 1650-1750 ; Instrumental music, 1600-1750 -- The classical era. The art of the natural ; Instrumental music in the classical era ; Vocal music in the classical era ; Major composers of the classical era -- The 19th century. The age of the tone poet ; Orchestral music, 1800-1850 ; Piano music, chamber music, song ; Dramatic and sacred music ; Orchestral music, 1850-1900 ; Major composers of the 19th century -- The twentieth century. The growth of pluralism ; The search for new sounds, 1890-1945 ; Beyond tonality ; The tonal tradition ; New currents after 1945 ; Major composers of the 20th century -- Music at the beginning of a new century.
Abstract Focusing on the music itself, this textbook relates the names, dates, and concepts of music history to the canon of major works. The nature of music, its role in society, and the changes in both are stressed. The author teaches music history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2002042493
ISBN0130143200
ISBN9780130143204

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML160 .B75 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold