Perspectives on American Music, 1900-1950

Perspectives on American Music, 1900-1950
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 423
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ISBN-10 : 9781136519796
ISBN-13 : 1136519793
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Download or read book Perspectives on American Music, 1900-1950 written by Michael Saffle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essays in this collection reflect the range and depth of musical life in the United States during the first half of the twentieth century. Contributions consider the rise and triumph of popular forms such as jazz, swing, and blues, as well as the contributions to art music of composers such as Ives, Cage, and Copland, among others. American contributions to music technology and dissemination, and the role of these forms in extending the audience for music, is also a focus.


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