Turn it up! : a pitch-perfect history of music that rocked the world
(Book - Regular Print)
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2019].
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 29 cm.
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2019].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
Lexile measure
1180
Notes
General Note
The high notes and biggest moments in music history are covered in this fun compendium. You'll learn about the world's most famous musicians through the eras, from Bach to the Beatles to Beyonce -- and beyond. Many major music genres are playfully explained, from tribal, classical, jazz, folk, rock ... all the way to today's modern forms, such as k-pop, hip-hop, and rap. Instruments and sounds are explored, along with places and events in history that inspired the evolution of music. Kids will also get a sense of music theory, instrumentation, and the artistry of distinctive musical styles. Song recommendations help readers open their ears to what they've learned. Add to that amazing images, a rockin' glossary of musical terms, and a timeline that plots each genre on its path from ancient history to today, and this book is bound to top the charts!
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 186) and index.
Description
From classical to country, blues to rock, hip-hop to pop, crank up the volume and get ready to rock out with a comprehensive record of music through the ages. The high notes and biggest moments in music history are covered in this fun compendium. You'll learn about the world's most famous musicians through the eras, from Bach to the Beatles to Beyonce -- and beyond. Many major music genres are playfully explained, from tribal, classical, jazz, folk, rock ... all the way to today's modern forms, such as k-pop, hip-hop, and rap. Instruments and sounds are explored, along with places and events in history that inspired the evolution of music. Kids will also get a sense of music theory, instrumentation, and the artistry of distinctive musical styles. Song recommendations help readers open their ears to what they've learned. Add to that amazing images, a rockin' glossary of musical terms, and a timeline that plots each genre on its path from ancient history to today, and this book is bound to top the charts
Target Audience
1180 L,Lexile
Target Audience
1180L,Lexile
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Levy, J. (2019). Turn it up!: a pitch-perfect history of music that rocked the world . National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Levy, Joel, 1971-. 2019. Turn It Up!: A Pitch-perfect History of Music That Rocked the World. National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Levy, Joel, 1971-. Turn It Up!: A Pitch-perfect History of Music That Rocked the World National Geographic, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Levy, Joel. Turn It Up!: A Pitch-perfect History of Music That Rocked the World National Geographic, 2019.
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