The Enjoyment of Music Author:Joseph Machlis With nearly three million copies sold over eight editions, The Enjoyment of Music is the best-selling music appreciation text of all time. Spanning the Middle Ages through the twenty-first century, the text offers a thorough introduction to the elements of music, a broad overview of the history of musical styles, and fascinating cultural ... more »contexts and perspectives. The Ninth Edition of this classic text features a stunning new design, exciting new repertory, and an unmatched ancillary and media package.« less
ISBN-13: 9780393091250 ISBN-10: 0393091252 Pages:624 Edition:Abridged Ed Rating:
An introduction to Contemporary Music and the Great American Composers of our time... Joseph Machlis is a Professor of Music at Queens College in New York. Very nice book with pictures and illustrations.