Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of American pop.

Electronic reproduction.

ch 1. Musical tales of American life -- ch 2. Rockin' around the clock -- ch 3. The sixties sound explosion -- ch 4. Big sounds, big business -- ch 5. Video stars and rock rebels -- ch 6. Hip hop and teen pop.