History of Western Music

The definitive survey, combining current scholarship with a vibrantnarrative. Carefully informed by feedback from dozens of scholars, it remainsthe book that students and teachers trust to explain what's important, where itfits, and why it matters. Peter Burkholder weaves a compelling story of people,their choices, and the western musical tradition that emerged. From chant tohip-hop, he connects past to present to create a context for tomorrow's musicians.