Chapter one. Music notation, sound, and the structure of music -- chapter two. Musical composition -- chapter three. Musical form -- chapter four. Musical instruments -- chapter five. Musical performance and expression -- chapter six. Musical styles and genres in western music.
Summary
This book examines music notation, sound, and structure; musical composition and form; the various characteristics of instruments as well as their classification and history, including electronic instruments; musical performance and expression; and styles and genres of music in Western cultures.