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Music: A Social Experience

Music: A Social Experience

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Music: A Social Experience, Third Edition, takes a thematic approach to studying music appreciation, using musical examples to reflect and deepen individual and cultural understandings. It engages students with multiple genres through lively narratives and innovative activities, and includes a chapter on Black American music, a revised chapter on gender and sexuality, and updated teacher and student resources on the companion website. The third edition empowers lifelong musical learning by engaging students and readers on their own terms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 380 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Music, a Social Experience, Third Edition, takes a thematic approach to studying music appreciation, showcasing how music reflects and deepens individual and cultural understandings. Through the presentation of musical examples within universally experienced social frameworks such as ethnicity, gender, spirituality, love, and more, the book aims to help students understand how music reflects and advances human experience.

To engage students, the text employs lively narratives and innovative activities across multiple genres, including Western art music, popular music, and world music. Each chapter is accompanied by a companion website featuring streaming audio and instructors' resources, enhancing the learning experience.

The third edition of Music: A Social Experience has been extensively revised and developed to include new chapters on Black American music and gender and sexuality. It also features a dozen additional Listening Guides, with a focus on contemporary popular music, along with over 100 new full-color images to enhance visual learning. Updated teacher and student resources on the companion website further support teaching and learning.

Throughout the book, expanded content highlights the social, cultural, and technological changes since the previous edition, ensuring that it remains relevant and up-to-date. This third edition of Music: A Social Experience has been the result of thirty years of experimentation in the music appreciation classroom, empowering lifelong musical learning by engaging students and readers on their own terms.

In conclusion, Music: A Social Experience, Third Edition, is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the social and cultural significance of music. Through its thematic approach, engaging content, and comprehensive resources, the book empowers students to develop a deeper appreciation for music and its role in shaping human experience. Whether you are a music enthusiast, educator, or simply someone interested in exploring the world of music, this book offers valuable insights and perspectives.

Weight: 1260g
Dimension: 210 x 278 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367740337
Edition number: 3 New edition

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