Music

By Robert Ziegler, Ian Blenkinsop

Subjects: Pictorial works, Music, history and criticism, Music, History and criticism

Description: Produced in association with the Smithsonian and including images from The National Music Museum in South Dakota, this volume guides readers through the progression of music since its prehistoric beginnings, discussing not just Western classical music, but music from all around the world. Profiles the lives of groundbreaking musicians, takes an in-depth look at the history and function of various instruments, and includes listening suggestions for each music style.