The NPR Classical Music Companion : Terms and Concepts from A to

Do you enjoy classical music but wish you knew more about it? In this wonderfully engaging guide, Miles Hoffman demystifies the terms and conceps of classical music in an accessible and clever style. With more than 130 entries, The NPR Classical Music Companion delves into definitions and etymologies, explores terms with reference to famous composers and works, and calls upon amusing analogies to make sense of music´s finer points. Offering a clear path through a potentially daunting world, this book makes understanding music an irresistible pleasure.