|
The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music: From Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues and Hip Hop to Classical, Country, Folk, World and More | 
 enlarge | Author: Paul Du Noyer
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Category: Book
List Price: $45.00
Buy Used: $6.95
You Save: $38.05 (85%)
New (19) Used (19) from $6.95
Sales Rank: 124342
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 448
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.7
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 10.4 x 1.4
ISBN: 0823078698
Dewey Decimal Number: 780.3
EAN: 9780823078691
ASIN: 0823078698
Publication Date: October 1, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Excellent customer service. Order inquiries handled promptly.
| |
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Music touches us all, from the dancing and rebellion of youth to the quiet contemplation of the older listener. Music provides the beat to the rhythm of our lives, introducing TV programs, selling advertisements, blasting out from market stalls or along the aisles of superstores. PThe Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music is the ultimate guide for anyone with a passing or a passionate interest in music. Authoritative, informative, accessible, and entertaining, the book conveys the spirit and substance of practically every type of music one might listen to, from rock, pop, jazz, folk, blues, hip-hop, reggae, and dance, to classical music, country, gospel, RB, soul, soundtracks, musical theater, and world music. POrganized by genre, the book presents a concise introduction to each music form, listing its major exponents, offering a four-bar sample of its style, and provides information on major musicians, performers, composers, and songwriters - over 12,000 names in all - highlighting their main period of activity and cross-references to the relevant music style section. PAlso included are three useful appendices. A short "Instruments" glossary covers all key instruments mentioned in the narrative, showing the reader which type of music each instrument is normally used in, with examples of its best or most rewarding use. "How to Read Music, the Basics" instructs the reader on how to read music, providing a simply understanding of the four bar examples of music offered with each major genre. The appendices contain a comprehensive bibliography as well. PBringing the world of music to life are 800 colorful illustrations of musicians, instruments, album covers, music engravings, and more. PWhether passionate or casual listener, anyone interested in music will find The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music a must-have for both enjoyable reading as well as for reference. PForeword provided by the legendary Beatles producer, Sir George Martin.
|
|
|
|
| |
