Listen

This landmark music-appreciation text continues to help transform students into active, insightful listeners with its superb recording package, clear Listening Charts, rich cultural contexts, and captivating presentation of musical concepts. Authors Joseph Kerman and Gary Tomlinson, two of America's leading musicologists and music educators, are both known as inspirational teachers. Their diverse experience, lively writing style, and clear explanations make music approachable and engaging. The sixth edition of Listen offers an easy-to-use multimedia package, exciting new topics and repertoire, and an updated design, making it easier than ever to discover the best way to listen.

A new companion DVD packs a wealth of resources in every copy of the book. Thirty-five minutes of video excerpts let students experience notable performances of some of the most important works discussed in the text. Eleven additional audio tracks (approximately fifty minutes of music) on the DVD accompany the Listening Exercises throughout Unit 1, which help students practice listening for fundamental elements in music.

The companion web site helps students practice and review with interactive listening charts, Instruments of the Orchestra feature, listening quizzes, extensive chapter study materials, and resources for instructors.