Classical music

Author: Sherman
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: "Classical Music (The Complete Idiot's Guide)" explains: You're not an idiot, of course! You know some classical music knowledge, whether it's Beethoven's Fifth Symphony or Mozart's legend. But when it comes to learning about Vivaldi from Berlioz, you might find it easier to just turn on some old rock music. Don't give up! "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Music" will help you easily understand and appreciate classical music—from recognizing musical fragments to distinguishing composers. From the book, you will learn: concise definitions of intimidating musical terms, tips for listening to classical music and identifying instruments, recommended records for building a CD collection, and fascinating anecdotes about composers.