The Study of the History of Music: With an Annotated Guide to Music Literature

This comprehensive guide to the history of music provides a detailed overview of Western musical traditions from ancient Greece to the modern era. Alongside a clear and engaging historical narrative, Edward Dickinson offers an annotated bibliography of key music literature that is indispensable for students and scholars alike. From medieval chant to contemporary experimentalism, The Study of the History of Music is an ideal reference for anyone interested in music's rich cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.