"...this concise publication is a true gift to launch inquisitive music students on their personal journeys to other lands and people, and to help answer the host of student questions that arise in connection with our world's music." - American Music Teacher Designed as a introductory text, World Music: A Global Journey introduces students to the diversity of musical expression around the world. Written for those with no background in music notation or theory, the book is modeled on a series of guided trips around the ...
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"...this concise publication is a true gift to launch inquisitive music students on their personal journeys to other lands and people, and to help answer the host of student questions that arise in connection with our world's music." - American Music Teacher Designed as a introductory text, World Music: A Global Journey introduces students to the diversity of musical expression around the world. Written for those with no background in music notation or theory, the book is modeled on a series of guided trips around the musical world. Written in layperson's language, with ample illustrations including maps, photographs, and musical examples, this book introduces an entire world of music of students. For those taking a single semester survey course, professors can choose to select areas highlighted in the text; others taking a more comprehensive two-semester course will find ample material here for an entire year of study. Beyond its engaging text, the book is illustrated throughout and includes two four-color inserts. There are many photographs--taken by the authors and other leading ethnomusicologists--illustrating musicians, places, musical instruments, and performances. The design includes icons that make finding definitions, key examples, and related text easy. The book is packaged with three CDs, giving full versions of many of the musical examples highlighted in the text. World Music: A Global Journey sets a new standard for introductory texts in ethnomusicology/world music. A companion website, including photos, audio-clips, PowerPoint slides with chapter notes, and practice tests can be found at ... Includes two audio CDs. Two-color throughout; two four-color inserts.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Fair Condition. Fair Condition copy, Pages appears to contain minor markings, Text appears to contain highlights, Curl to book, foxing of the edges, tape on binding, plastic cover peeling. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: World music--History and criticism; World music--History and criticism; ISBN: 0415968925. ISBN/EAN: 9780415968928. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561024540.
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Good. Includes bibliographical references (p. 425-433 ), and index. Before the trip begins: fundamental issues--Aural analysis: listening to the world's music--Cultural considerations: beyond the sounds themselves--Oceania: voices of land and sea--South Asia: music with a spiritual dimension--Southeast Asia: a land of bamboo and bronze--East Asia: ancient echoes in the modern world--The Middle East: music in the cradle of great religions--Sub-Saharan Africa: the rhythms of community--Europe: harmony and hierarchy--The Caribbean: musical energy of island peoples--Central and South America: New World recipes--North America: diverse peoples, diverse musics--Discovering yourself through music. Good condition copy, Pages appears to contain minor markings, Text appears to contain highlights, Wear to over all book from storage, Bump to book edges, Cd included Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 3. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: World music--History and criticism; World music--History and criticism; ISBN: 0415968925. ISBN/EAN: 9780415968928. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561026244.
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Good Condition. Has shelf and corner wear. Binding is in good condition. Has sticker on back cover. Text only No CD's. 460 pp. Text contains highlight pen markings throughout. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Music; ISBN: 0415968925. ISBN/EAN: 9780415968928. Dewey Code: 780.9 22. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561001926.
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Very Good Condition. Text has some highlighting. Has light shelf and corner wear. Binding is in very good condition. Has sticker on back cover. Has sticker on spine. Comes with 2 CD's. Light edge and corner wear. Looks Great! Size: 26 cm + 2 sound discs. 460 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Music; ISBN: 0415968925. ISBN/EAN: 9780415968928. Dewey Code: 780.9 22. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561025953.
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Very Good Condition. Appears to have clean text. Has light shelf and corner wear. Binding is in very good condition. Has sticker on back cover. Has sticker on front cover. Comes with 2 CD's. Creasing on corners. Size: 26 cm + 2 sound discs. 460 pp. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 3. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Music; ISBN: 0415968925. ISBN/EAN: 9780415968928. Dewey Code: 780.9 22. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561001938.
