World Music: A Global Journey: A Global Journey

Terry E. Miller,Andrew Shahriari

World Music: A Global Journey: A Global Journey
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
21 October 2020
Pages
514
ISBN
9780367423148

World Music: A Global Journey: A Global Journey

Terry E. Miller,Andrew Shahriari

World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, explores the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. It surveys world music within a systematic study of the world’s major cultures, supported by a strong pedagogical framework. Providing historical and cultural overviews of the world’s seven continents, and fortified by in-depth studies of varied musical traditions, World Music: A Global Journey is known for its student-friendly approach and lively visits to sites that host musics of the world. The robust companion website with audio is ideal for online coursework.

FEATURES

Easy-to-follow proven chapter structure, organized by geographic region
Listening Guides, detailed maps, and hundreds of colorful photos, with more than two dozen new images Coverage of an eclectic blend of world musics, including both popular and traditional music
New Inside Look entries spotlight distinguished ethnomusicologists and musicians, such as Patricia Shehan-Campbell, Oleg Kruglyakov, Chan E. Park, Vivek Virani, and Mia Gormandy
New Musical Markers feature that summarizes key musical elements of each audio example
New site visiting Georgia, a new Explore More feature focused on Slovenian Polka, a new track for North Indian Raga with sitar, and much more New streamed music delivery! Hosted on the book’s dedicated website
Audiobook-extra value! Presented by chapter on the book website

Used in classrooms around the globe, World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, is an internationally acclaimed and best-selling fundamental resource for students and instructors to begin their exploration of world music and culture.

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