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Publisher
Twirl
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When did people start making music? What types of music are there? How are musical instruments made? The Do You Know?(TM) series provides in-depth looks at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features: 96 pages of engaging and educational answers to many popular questions; Hundreds of labeled full-color illustrations; An index to key terms."--
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together. The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"Music is an outlet for self-expression. It has the power to influence your feelings, connect you to others and break down barriers ... And believe it or not, it's science -- a LOT of science! The tunes that move us are a blend of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, plus passion and emotion. In this book, you'll find out when humans began making music, the early history of recording and playing back, how things we use every day like...
Author
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Why does a clarinet play at lower pitches than a flute? What does it mean for sounds to be in or out of tune? How are emotions carried by music? Do other animals perceive sound like we do? How might a musician use math to come up with new ideas? This book offers a lively exploration of the mathematics, physics, and neuroscience that underlie music in a way that readers without scientific background can follow. David Sulzer, also known in the musical...
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