The History of Music Includes:
The History of Music Part 1: Origins of Music into the Classical Period Describes the distinctive characterisitcs of music and instruments worldwide and explores the roels of music in various societies. Surveys the music and composers of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, baroque, and classical perios, Explains concepts and terms such as motet, polyphony, counterpoint, tocata, oratorio, and pianoforte. The History of Music Part 2: Romanticism into the 1980s Describes the distinctive characteristics of music and instruments worldwide and explores the roles of music in various societies. Surveys the music and composers of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, baroque, and classical periods. Explains concepts and terms such as motet, polyphony, counterpoint, toccata, oratorio, and pianoforte. |