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 Soundscapes
by Kay Kaufman Shelemay
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W. Norton proudly presents Soundscapes, the first textbook
to organize the study of music the way most people encounter it—by
the roles it plays in their lives and communities. Through a series
of illuminating case studies, students learn the fundamentals
of music by exploring the social and cultural settings of different
"soundscapes" —that is, musical traditions—from around
the world, all of which either migrated to or originated in North
America. The text embraces the diverse musical identities, tastes,
and sound worlds present in our society and encourages students
to participate in the soundscapes that surround them. (W.W. Norton)
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