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American Popular Music, 3/e
David Lee Joyner, Pacific Lutheran University

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  • The text includes discussions of socio-cultural influences on various styles and periods, giving students an understanding of the effect of society and culture on the development of musical styles.
  • Listening guides found throughout the text contain time charts and play-by-play verbal descriptions of recorded performances.
  • Examination of the commercialization of music helps students understand the effect that the entertainment industry has had on each genre.
  • Numerous photos of significant musicians and groups appear throughout the text.
  • Concise and comprehensive, the text covers all major styles including jazz and rock and can easily be combined with other texts or source readings. Listening examples, summaries, and questions are found in every chapter.








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