The State of Music is a book written by Virgil Thomson that provides a comprehensive overview of the world of music. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of music, the various genres of music, the role of music in society, and the future of music. Thomson draws on his extensive experience as a composer, critic, and conductor to provide readers with a unique perspective on the world of music. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of music. The first ...
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The State of Music is a book written by Virgil Thomson that provides a comprehensive overview of the world of music. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of music, the various genres of music, the role of music in society, and the future of music. Thomson draws on his extensive experience as a composer, critic, and conductor to provide readers with a unique perspective on the world of music. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of music. The first section provides an overview of the history of music, from ancient times to the present day. The second section explores the various genres of music, including classical, jazz, and popular music. The third section examines the role of music in society, including its use in religious ceremonies, political rallies, and social gatherings. The final section looks to the future of music, exploring the ways in which technology and changing cultural attitudes are shaping the world of music. Overall, The State of Music is an insightful and thought-provoking book that will be of interest to anyone who loves music or wants to understand more about its place in our world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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