Publisher's Synopsis
This reference book takes the reader on a tour of music and musical instruments from all over the world, from the ancient zithers of the East to the latest in synthesizer technology. Travel through the history of music and its development in the West from medieval times, through Baroque and Romantic periods, to modern day. It also describes how folk music evolved from everyday songs to political messages and how computers are used to make music. Finally there are sections on pulse, rhythm, pitch and melody. A CD on the same topic is also available.
