Music of the Peoples of the World 3rd Edition

MUSIC OF THE PEOPLES OF THE WORLD, THIRD EDITION, takes a survey approach to world music, covering 11 music cultures. This text focuses on how to listen to and appreciate the music of different cultures, appropriate for students who are not music majors. The text also explores geography and history, allowing students to connect the music to its social context. Listening skills are developed through spotlights on non-Western instruments, and 30 listening guides track the audio step by step, pointing listeners to important characteristics of the piece. Many full-color photos and graphics of instruments, musicians, and cultural events help students understand the context of music in countries with which they may be unfamiliar. Music of the Peoples of the World 3rd Edition is written by William Alves and published by Cengage Learning. ISBNs for Music of the Peoples of the World are 9798214349473, and the print ISBNs are 9781133307945, 1133307949. Additional ISBNs include 9781285207858, 9781133345404, 9781133712305, 9780357692332.