A Little History of Music

A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present

Music excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. From a Neanderthal's bone flute to the festivals of Glastonbury and Coachella, human beings have always made and enjoyed music.

Covering a remarkable range, including Indian raga, Javanese gamelan, medieval chant, jazz and K-pop, this Little History celebrates the wonder of music, and why it is treasured across the world. Within its pages, readers will find familiar composers and musicians, and will be introduced to a host of exciting new discoveries.

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Author: Robert Philip
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 05/13/2025
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780300279085
ISBN10: 0300279086
BISAC Categories:
- Music | History & Criticism | General
- History | World | General
- History | Social History

About the Author
Robert Philip was formerly a senior lecturer in music at the Open University and is a well-known presenter on BBC Radio. He is the author of The Classical Music Lover's Companion to Orchestral Music and the award-winning Performing Music in the Age of Recording.