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Introductory text in music appreciation, suitable for both readers and non-readers of music, examines the history, characteristics, and social-aesthetic context of all the major American musical traditions, both popular and classical. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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This is an inviting and succinct guide to our nation's musical culture. Kingman's view of American music as a number of distinct parallel streams is reflected in this text and includes the following: folk and ethnic music; popular sacred music; the southern music of country, blues, and rock; popular secular music; jazz; and classical music. Contrasting these across regions and times, he delivers a clear vision of the historical roles of music and composers in American culture.
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