World of music

Traces the origins of rock and roll music from its beginnings through the 1990s, discussing musical instruments, performers, and styles, such as pop, folk, heavy metal, funk, disco, punk, rap, hip-hop, post modern, and alternative.

Traces the origins of jazz, examining its unique rhythmic improvisation, instrumentation, scat singing, changing styles, and prominent musicians.

Traces the history of country music from its beginnings through the 1990s, describing musical instruments, performers, and styles, such as bluegrass, honky tonk, and country rock.

Surveys the history of Western classical music from Gregorian chants to Baroque concertos, Romantic symphonies to atonal music.

Describes the music types, musical styles, sounds, and instruments characteristic of Africa, 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 African music.

Defines folk music and traces its history and development in the United States, including its resurgence in popularity starting in the 1940s.