An Introduction to America’s Music 2nd Edition by Richard Crawford【ebook】

An Introduction to America’s Music 2nd Edition by Richard Crawford

by Richard Crawford (Author), Larry Hamberlin (Author)
ISBN-13: 9780393935318
ISBN-10: 0393935310

An ear-opening exploration of music’s New World, from Puritan psalmody to mash-ups.

Richard Crawford and Larry Hamberlin show how the lively interactions between the folk, popular, and classical spheres have made American music resonate with audiences around the world. Students will learn how to listen critically to eighty-eight pieces in all the major styles and genres, while gaining a clearer understanding of music’s role in the history of American society, business, and technology.