University Music

Author: Ma Xiping
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The book is divided into two parts. The first part is "Fundamentals of Music Theory," which includes music theory knowledge, note-reading skills, and sight-singing, all taught through a synchronized learning method using scores and staff notation. The second part is "Appreciation of Music Works," divided into a Chinese music section and a foreign music section. Adhering to the principle of starting from the basics and combining theory with practice, the book provides concrete examples, progressing from simple to complex, and explaining key concepts such as pitch, duration, intensity, intervals, chords, modes, the history of Chinese music, the classification of Chinese instruments, the structure and configuration of Chinese ensembles, as well as symphonic music, the classification of Western instruments, the structure and configuration of symphony orchestras, etc. For Chinese music works, it offers a categorized appreciation, ranging from simple solo pieces to more complex Chinese instrumental classics and symphonic works. For foreign music works, it is classified and appreciated by musical genres, introducing everything from easy-to-understand pieces like marches, dances, waltzes to suites, overtures, concertos, symphonic poems, and symphonies, helping students gradually understand the development of both Chinese and foreign musical arts. Through the comparison of Chinese and foreign music works, students will learn the language of musical art and master the key points of appreciating music. This book is suitable for non-art majors in higher education institutions for basic music courses, as well as for self-study by music enthusiasts. It is also an excellent reference and resource for educators in the field of music education.