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Do you enjoy classical music but wish you knew more about it? In this wonderfully engaging guide, Miles Hoffman demystifies the terms and concepts of classical music in an accessible and clever style. With more than 130 entries, The NPR Classical Music Companion delves into definitions and etymologies, explores terms with reference to famous composers and works, and calls upon amusing analogies to make sense of music's finer points. Offering a clear path through a potentially daunting world, this book makes understanding music an irresistible pleasure.Hoffman, Miles is the author of 'Npr Classical Music Companion An Essential Guide for Enlightened Listening', published 2005 under ISBN 9780618619450 and ISBN 0618619453.
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