Perspectives on American Music since 1950
Author | : James R. Heintze |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 506 |
Release | : 2024-01-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135599416 |
ISBN-13 | : 1135599416 |
Rating | : 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Perspectives on American Music since 1950 by : James R. Heintze
Download or read book Perspectives on American Music since 1950 written by James R. Heintze and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-01-26 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the century comes to a close, composition of music in the United States has reached little consensus in terms of style, techniques, or schools. In fourteen original articles, the contributors to this volume explore the broad range and diversity of post-World War II musical culture. Classical and jazz idioms are both covered, as is the broad history of electronic music in the United States.