World Music: A Global Journey (5th Edition) by Terry E. Miller and Andrew Shahriari
 
Explore the vibrant diversity of global music with World Music: A Global Journey, 5th Edition. This book takes readers on a cultural and auditory journey across continents, exploring music traditions that shape societies around the world. It is structured to help students understand and appreciate various musical cultures through a combination of historical context, cultural insights, and practical listening guides. The book's accessible approach makes it suitable for those new to ethnomusicology, as it organizes information by geographic region and includes a wide range of musical styles, from popular to traditional music.
 
Key Features:
 
Student-Friendly Structure: Each chapter follows a consistent format, covering cultural overviews, audio guides, and illustrative images.
 
Interactive Learning: Accompanied by a robust online platform that provides streaming audio examples, vocabulary flashcards, quizzes, and access to additional resources.
 
New Additions in the 5th Edition: This edition includes new "Inside Look" entries on notable ethnomusicologists, fresh musical examples, and insights into musical traditions from regions such as Georgia and Slovenia.
 
Table of Contents:
 
Fundamental Issues: Understanding Music’s Role in Culture
 
Listening to the World’s Musics: Basics of Aural Analysis
 
Beyond the Sounds: Examining Cultural Contexts
 
Oceania: Music in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Pacific Islands
 
South Asia: Musical Traditions of India and Pakistan
 
Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Indonesia
 
East Asia: China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, and Tibet
 
The Middle East: Islamic and Arab World, plus Turkey, Israel
 
Europe: Musical Heritage of Greece, Russia, and more
 
Sub-Saharan Africa: Sounds from Ghana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa
 
The Caribbean: Reggae, Salsa, and Calypso from Haiti to Cuba
 
South America and Mexico: Diverse Rhythms from Amazon to Argentina
 
North America: Canadian and American Musical Diversity
 
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