World of music

A brief introduction to opera music that defines what it is and discusses its history, instruments, and significant individuals.

A brief introduction to jazz music that defines what it is and discusses its history, instruments, and significant individuals.

A brief introduction to folk music that defines what it is and discusses its history, instruments, and significant individuals.

A brief introduction to country music that defines what it is and discusses its history, instruments, and significant individuals.

A brief introduction to classical music that defines what it is and discusses its history, instruments, and significant individuals.

Describes the music types, musical styles, sounds, and instruments characteristic of Eastern Asia, discusses the role of music in the culture and religion of the region, and looks at how new technologies, as well outside influences, have changed Eastern Asian music.

Describes the music types, musical styles, sounds, and instruments characteristic of Latin America and the Caribbean, discusses the role of music in the culture and religion of the regions, and looks at how new technologies, as well outside influences, have changed Latin American and Caribbean music.

A brief introduction to rock music that defines what it is and discusses its history, instruments, and significant individuals.

Traces the history of rock and roll music from 1955 through 1970, and discusses the emergence of rock and roll music, the introduction of records and rock radio stations, teen idols, Motown, the revival of folk music in the 1960s, and other related topics.

Provides a history of the development of opera music and discusses its styles and noted composers and performers.