Understanding Music

Emphasizescareful listening, with an entire chapter devoted to theArt of Listening PlacesWestern music in a global context Clarifiesthe distinct stylistic features of each historical period, with chapter-end Style Summaries Exploresthe contributions of women throughout the ages Considersmusic of other cultures Includespopular music in historical context FOR THE TEACHER Inside the Orchestra Videotape-- a unique feature, explaining all the instruments and how an orchestra works, with five featured orchestral works, one from each historical period Annotated Instructor's Editionfilled with helpful classroom suggestions Instructor's Manualwith chapter summaries, related readings, tests, and more Computerized Test Bankin PC and Mac formats Films for the Humanities historical videotape compiled especially forUnderstanding Music FOR THE STUDENT Inside the OrchestraCD-ROM,explaining all the instruments and how an orchestra works Companion Website ( www.prenhall.com/yudkin ), an on-line study guide forUnderstanding Music MusicNotes Booklet,containing listening guides from the text with ample room for note taking. FREE with all copies ofUnderstanding Music. LISTENING PACKAGES 7-CD Complete Collectionwith all of the music discussed inUnderstanding Music(ISBN 0-13-150564-5) 3-CD Student Collectionwith the main musical selections from the book (ISBN 0-13-150563-7) Custom Repertoire CD:Contact your local Prentice Hall representative for detailsYudkin, Jeremy is the author of 'Understanding Music', published 2004 under ISBN 9780131505483 and ISBN 0131505483.