Description
World Music: A Global Journey, 5th Edition, (ePub/PDF) is a vibrant exploration of the vast tapestry of musical traditions from every corner of the globe. This essential text invites students on an immersive auditory adventure, allowing them to engage with diverse cultural practices that stimulate not only the ears but also the intellect and spirit. The book offers an expansive survey of world music within a coherent framework, deftly illustrating the richness of the world’s musical heritage across its seven continents. Known for its engaging and accessible presentation, World Music: A Global Journey, 5th Edition effectively combines historical contexts with in-depth examinations of various musical styles, making it an invaluable resource for both students and instructors.
This edition enhances the learning experience with a dynamic companion website, featuring audio tracks that support online coursework and interactive engagement.
**KEY FEATURES**
- Brand new streamed music delivery platform hosted on the book’s dedicated website
- Streamlined chapter layout that is easy to navigate and organized by geographical regions
- A rich array of world music, incorporating both traditional compositions and popular hits from different cultures
- Introduction of the “Musical Markers” feature, encapsulating essential musical traits of each included audio example
- Comprehensive listening guides, detailed maps, and hundreds of vibrant images, including over two dozen new visual additions
- Introduction of a new site visit to Georgia, along with an “Explore More” feature centered on Slovenian Polka, and a fresh North Indian Raga track featuring the sitar
- Insightful “Inside Look” contributions spotlight distinguished ethnomusicologists and musicians, including Patricia Shehan-Campbell, Oleg Kruglyakov, Chan E. Park, Vivek Virani, and Mia Gormandy
Employed in educational institutions worldwide, World Music: A Global Journey, 5th Edition stands out as a celebrated and best-selling resource that provides a comprehensive foundation for the exploration of global music and culture.
ISBNs: 978-0367423148, 978-0367423155, 978-1000203882, 978-0367823498
For optimal reading, we recommend utilizing the free Adobe Digital Editions (suitable for mobile devices) or Calibre (compatible with Windows/Mac) to access the ePub ebook.
PLEASE NOTE: This purchase includes only the eBook version of World Music: A Global Journey, 5E in its original ePub format. A complimentary converted PDF is also included, but no access codes are part of this sale.
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