Exploring the world of music

Exploring the world of music /

An introduction to music with a global perspective, this program shows how elements such as melody, rhythm, and texture can create an infinite variety of sounds and serve as expressions of culture. Includes rare archival footage and contemporary performances.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Pacific Street Films, Educational Film Center (Annandale, Va.), Annenberg/CPB Project, PBS Adult Learning Service
Other Authors: Weaver, Fritz, 1926-2016, Fischler, Steven, Sucher, Joel, Toub, Martin D.
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Annenberg/CPB Project, [1998]
Series:Annenberg/CPB collection.
Subjects:
Music > Instruction and study.
Music appreciation.
Music and technology.
Music.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Sound, music and the environment
  • 2. The transformative power of music
  • 3. Music and memory
  • 4. Transmission: learning music
  • 5. Rhythm
  • 6. Melody
  • 7. Timbre: the color of music
  • 8. Texture
  • 9. Harmony
  • 10. Form: the shape of music
  • 11. Composers and improvisors
  • 12. Music and technology.

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