9781465473424-1465473424-The Classical Music Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)

The Classical Music Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)

ISBN-13: 9781465473424
ISBN-10: 1465473424
Edition: Illustrated
Author:
Publication date: 2018
Publisher: DK
Format: Hardcover 352 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781465473424
ISBN-10: 1465473424
Edition: Illustrated
Author:
Publication date: 2018
Publisher: DK
Format: Hardcover 352 pages

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The Classical Music Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) (ISBN-13: 9781465473424 and ISBN-10: 1465473424), written by authors , was published by DK in 2018. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other History & Criticism (Music, Reference, Music, Encyclopedias & Subject Guides) books. You can easily purchase or rent The Classical Music Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used History & Criticism books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.59.

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This original, graphic-led book explores and explains the key ideas underpinning the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions, defines their importance to the musical canon, and places them into their wider social, cultural, and historical context.

The nineteenth title in DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Classical Music Book combines accessible, authoritative text with bold explanatory graphics to make the subject of classical music approachable to readers with an interest in the subject who want to learn more while still offering enough to appeal to music aficionados.

From early devotional works to the great symphonies of the Classical and Romantic eras and the diverse and often challenging works of the modern era, The Classical Music Book looks at more than 90 key pieces of music and explores the salient themes and ideas behind each of them.

Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.
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