Music of the Peoples of the World, Paperback by Alves, William, Like New Used

  
Music of the Peoples of the World, Paperback by Alves, William, ISBN 1133307949, ISBN-13 9781133307945, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK Alves (Harvey Mudd College) teaches non-majors how to listen to and appreciate music from different cultures. He introduces various musical elements and listening skills, then organizes chapters geographically, drawing on music theory, musicology, and ethnomusicology to discuss the music of 11 cultures, with an overview of their distinctive musical and cultural elements, the region's history and musical life, and a more detailed look at specific cultures and genres within the larger region. This edition has a revised order of chapters, which are more modular to allow flexibility; a new section on the music of Cuba, as well as other new sections; new listening guides; expanded and updated sections on popular music; added close-up maps of regions; and references to tracks on the CDs (available separately) and playlist. A companion website features quizzes, flashcards, interactive versions of listening exercises, YouTube videos, and the playlist.