The only music appreciation text on the market to include
listening exercises throughout the book, Listening to Music
(Sixth Edition) masterfully develops and refines the listening
skills of students. Acclaimed for unparalleled clarity and
accuracy, Wright succinctly covers traditional Western music
from medieval to modern. Musical examples from each historical
period are discussed within their social context, giving
students a broad sense of not only the construction of a piece,
but also its historical and cultural meaning. Concluding
chapters discuss (1) popular music and its impact on musical
globalization, and (2) music from East Asia, the Near East,
Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America, drawing comparisons
between Western and non-Western musical cultures. This
chronological text actively develops listening skills in three
important ways: First, Listening to Music includes detailed
Listening Exercises throughout the book. These easy-to-grade
exercises help students focus on important musical elements