{"product_id":"take-note-robin-wallace-9780195314335","title":"Take Note: An Introduction to Music Through Active Listening","description":"\u003cem\u003eTake Note: An Introduction to Music Through Active Listening\u003c\/em\u003e is an innovative music appreciation text, designed to help students become active and attentive listeners through an in-depth examination of a recurring repertory of core musical works. By exploring each element of music through the lens of these core works--which were carefully selected to represent a variety of styles and genres--students deepen their understanding of how music works and develop strong listening skills that will enhance their enjoyment of music. Combining this listening-centered approach with an overview of Western music history, interactive activities, and in-text features that invite students to discover additional works outside of the classroom, \u003cem\u003eTake Note\u003c\/em\u003e prepares students for a lifetime of music appreciation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eListening-centered approach\u003c\/strong\u003e: develops students' understanding of the basic elements of music\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eRecurring core repertory\u003c\/strong\u003e: explores the elements of music through a select group of musical works that reflect a variety of styles (piano, winds, brass, and percussion) and genres (jazz, lieder, world, and choral music)\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/strong\u003e: gives students an overview of Western music from the Medieval period to the present through a 3-chapter historical survey, timelines, and \"Focus On,\" \"In History,\" and \"Across the Arts\" boxes\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003e\"If You Liked This Music\" boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e: encourages students to expand their playlists and listening skills beyond the core repertory by offering additional listening suggestions throughout the text\u003cbr\u003e* Dashboard for \u003cem\u003eTake Note\u003c\/em\u003e: offers Spotify playlists for key selections in the text plus auto-graded quizzes and other study materials. Save money by purchasing a new book bundled with a Dashboard access code or purchase Dashboard separately at http: \/\/register.dashboard.oup.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robin Wallace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0195314336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195314335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.90w x 0.70d","brand":"Robin Wallace","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43914205069567,"sku":"9780195314335","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_2e8c3011-b915-4f01-9098-6416af4f8e95.jpg?v=1680640947","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/take-note-robin-wallace-9780195314335","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}