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The complete classical music guide /

What makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music. Whether you already love classical...

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Other Authors: Burrows, John, 1939- (Editor), Wiffen, Charles (Editor), Ainsley, Robert (Contributor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : DK Publishing, [2019]
Subjects:
Music appreciation.
Music > History and criticism.
Composers > History.
Musique > Appréciation.
Musique > Histoire et critique.
Compositeurs > Histoire.
Composers.
Music.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Table of Contents:
  • Introducing classical music
  • The elements of classical music
  • Classical music instruments
  • Classical music in performance
  • The history of classical music
  • Early music (1000-1600)
  • The baroque era (1600-1750)
  • The classical era (1750-1820)
  • The romantic era (1810-1920)
  • Romantic opera (1810-1920)
  • National schools (1830-1950)
  • Modern music (1900-present).

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