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Music: The Definitive Visual History
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Music: The Definitive Visual History Hardcover - 2013

by DK

Produced in association with the Smithsonian and including images from The National Music Museum in South Dakota, Music

Telling the story of musical developments, era by era, linking musical theory, technology, and human genius into the narrative, Music: The Definitive Visual History profiles the lives of groundbreaking musicians from Mozart to Elvis, takes an in-depth look at the history and function of various instruments, and includes listening suggestions for each music style.

Anyone with an interest in music will enjoy learning about the epic journey the art has taken over the years and will learn to appreciate music with a new ear.


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  • Title Music: The Definitive Visual History
  • Author DK
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First American E
  • Pages 480
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), New York
  • Date 2013-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781465414366 / 1465414363
  • Weight 6 lbs (2.72 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.7 x 10.2 x 1.7 in (29.72 x 25.91 x 4.32 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Music - History and criticism, Music - History
  • Dewey Decimal Code 780

Media reviews

"Music…guides readers through the progression of music from its prehistoric beginnings, discussing not just Western classical music, but music from all around the world." – Publishers WeeklyEND

About the author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

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