Book Description:
“Explore the essentials of music with ‘Music: An Appreciation, Brief Edition’ by Roger Kamien. This 9th edition offers a rich introduction to musical literacy, featuring over 50 new examples across genres, enhanced listening guides, and interactive learning opportunities. ISBN: 978-1260260984.”
Music: An Appreciation, Brief Edition
Author: Roger Kamien
ISBN: 978-1260260984
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Edition: 9th Edition
Language: English
Music: An Appreciation, Brief Edition, Ninth Edition continues to provide a thorough and accessible introduction to music study. This revised edition enriches learning with over 50 new musical examples and enhanced pedagogical features, promoting deeper engagement with the material. It introduces a step-by-step approach to musical literacy, explaining essential musical concepts and elements while integrating a diverse array of musical genres and periods to broaden student perspectives.
This edition introduces several new features to enhance student interaction and learning:
- Integration of more than 50 new musical examples from a variety of genres and historical periods.
- A new “Listening Guide” to assist students in their encounter with music examples.
- An updated “Key Ideas” feature summarizing the primary points of each chapter in a concise manner.
- The “Musical Connections” feature, which relates musical concepts with other areas such as history, art, and literature.
- “Interactive Exercises” designed to promote active engagement and application of learned concepts.