This concise and accessible guide to music provides readers with the tools they need to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of classical music. With detailed discussions of musical form, style, and technique, as well as a helpful dictionary of musical terms and information, this book is an ideal resource for anyone seeking to expand their horizons and deepen their appreciation of the world's greatest music. 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.