World Music: A Global Journey

World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, is an internationally acclaimed and best-selling fundamental resource for students and instructors to begin their exploration of world music and culture. It surveys world music within a systematic study of the world's major cultures, supported by a strong pedagogical framework. The book offers a student-friendly approach and lively visits to "sites" that host music of the world, with a robust companion website with audio ideal for online coursework.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 514 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, takes students on a captivating journey through the diverse tapestry of musical expression across the globe. With an expanded focus on cultural traditions that engage the ear, mind, and spirit, this edition takes readers on a systematic exploration of world music within the context of the world's major cultures. Supported by a robust pedagogical framework, the book offers comprehensive historical and cultural overviews of the seven continents, complemented by in-depth studies of various musical traditions. Renowned for its student-friendly approach and lively visits to "sites" that showcase the music of the world, World Music: A Global Journey has become a trusted resource for both students and instructors alike.

Key Features:

Easy-to-follow Proven Chapter Structure: The book is organized into geographically based chapters, making it easy for students to navigate and grasp the content.

Listening Guides: Each chapter includes detailed listening guides that provide insights into the musical styles, instruments, and cultural contexts of the featured regions.

Maps and Photos: Hundreds of colorful photos, maps, and illustrations enrich the reading experience, enhancing students' understanding of the global landscape of music.

Eclectic Blend of World Musics: The book covers an eclectic range of world musics, including both popular and traditional styles, providing a comprehensive overview of the musical heritage of the world.

New "Inside Look" Entries: Featured in this edition are insightful "Inside Look" entries that spotlight distinguished ethnomusicologists and musicians, offering valuable perspectives on the field of world music.

New "Musical Markers" Feature: This feature summarizes key musical elements of each audio example, aiding students in identifying and analyzing the various musical components.

New Site Visiting Georgia: The book includes a new site visit to Georgia, showcasing the rich musical traditions and cultural heritage of the region.

New "Explore More" Feature: This feature focuses on Slovenian Polka, providing students with an in-depth exploration of this popular dance style.

New Track for North Indian Raga with Sitar: The book features a new track for North Indian Raga with sitar, allowing students to experience the captivating sound of this traditional Indian instrument.

Streamed Music Delivery: The book offers a new streamed music delivery feature, hosted on the book's dedicated website. This allows students to listen to the audio examples directly from the website, enhancing their learning experience.

Audiobook: An audiobook version of the book is also available, presented by chapter on the book website. This provides an extra value for students who prefer auditory learning.

Widely Used in Classrooms: World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, has been widely adopted in classrooms around the globe. It is an internationally acclaimed and best-selling fundamental resource for students and instructors to begin their exploration of world music and culture.

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Weight: 1444g
Dimension: 203 x 254 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367423148
Edition number: 5 New edition