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Excursions in World Music, Seventh Edition, by Bruno Nettl, Timothy Rommen, Isabel K.F. Wong, Charles Capwell, Thomas Turino, Philip V. Bohlman, Byron Dueck, Richard Jankowsky, Joshua Pilzer, and Jim Sykes.

Explore the relationship between music and society around the world.

This comprehensive introductory text creates a panoramic experience for beginner students by exposing them to the many musical cultures around the globe.

Each chapter opens with a musical encounter in which the author introduces a key musical culture. Through these experiences, students are introduced to key musical styles, musical instruments, and performance practices. Students are taught how to actively listen to key musical examples through detailed listening guides. The role of music in society is emphasized through chapters that focus on key world cultural groups.

The STUDENT section, by chapter, hosts streamed audio tracks embedded in interactive listening guides. Practice quizzes, flashcards, and video links are also posted. There is also an interactive map exploring a host of topics pin-pointed to their corresponding geographic regions on the map.

The INSTRUCTOR section has an instructor’s manual and test bank.

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