Music

From prehistoric chants to modern pop songs, the evolution of music is one of the most fascinating stories in human history. In this engaging and accessible book, musicologist Hannah Smith traces the development of music over the centuries, exploring the cultural and technological advancements that have shaped this endlessly diverse art form. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.