Book Description:
Explore the evolution of Western music with Douglass Seaton’s “Ideas and Styles in the Western Musical Tradition, 4th Edition.” Delve into how history and culture shape music across eras. Essential for musicology students! ISBN: 978-0190246778.
Ideas and Styles in the Western Musical Tradition, 4th Edition
- Author: Douglass Seaton
- ISBN: 978-0190246778
- Page Numbers: Not Available
- Language: English
- Edition: 4th
“Ideas and Styles in the Western Musical Tradition” by Douglass Seaton offers a comprehensive exploration into the development of Western music from antiquity to the modern era. Through an analytical lens, this fourth edition examines how historical, cultural, and social movements have shaped musical evolution. Updated to include recent scholarship and expanded discussions on each musical period, this text provides a critical understanding of major styles and compositions. With its thorough analysis and insightful commentary, this book serves as an invaluable resource for students of musicology, providing a deeper appreciation for the vast narratives woven into the tapestry of Western music.