Chinese Music Appreciation (CD)

Author: Yue Yingfang
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This textbook adopts a chapter and section structure. In the introduction, it briefly introduces basic theories and common knowledge related to music appreciation. The remaining chapters consist of an overview, music work analysis, and glossary notes. Chapters 1 to 6 follow the mainline of Chinese music history while also incorporating fundamental knowledge and theories related to music aesthetics. By introducing the general development of music in various historical periods of our country, as well as the main musical forms, characteristics, and aesthetic features of music, the textbook allows for the appreciation of outstanding music works from each period. Chapter 7 focuses on introducing the music of some ethnic minorities in China. The purpose of this textbook is to enhance college students' appreciation and aesthetic abilities in music art, gradually helping them establish a correct aesthetic view of music and lay a solid foundation. The overview section is concise and to the point; the music work analysis section features classic selections with detailed explanations; and the glossary notes section allows for convenient searches of musical terms, biographies of musicians, and instrument introductions according to individual needs. The added audio, image, and picture content in the CD-ROM section is more intuitive and user-friendly. It not only provides a teaching material for instructors and students in ordinary universities to teach music appreciation courses but also serves as a valuable and accessible textbook for a broad audience of music enthusiasts.