"Discover the many genres of music, from orchestral symphonies and jazz to modern pop and hip hop. Learn about different instruments, find out about musical styles from around the world, and explore the history of music. Packed with facts, illustrations, infographics, and photos, this is the perfect introduction to music"-- Page 4 of cover.

Includes index.

How music works.Orchestral instruments ; Brass instruments ; Woodwind ; Stringed instruments -- Playing percussion ; How music is written down ; Chords ; What does a conductor do? ; The choir ; Expression markings ; The science of music -- Music through the ages. Medieval music, 500-1400 ; Renaissance music, 1400-1600 ; Baroque music, 1600-1740 ; Classical music, 1740-1800 ; Romantic period, 1800-1900 ; Twentieth century, 1900-2000 ; Film music -- Musical genres. Blues ; Gospel ; Jazz ; R&B and soul ; Country music ; Rock music ; Heavy metal ; Reggae ; Pop music ; Rap and hip hop ; House -- Music from around the world. Folk music ; Native North American music ; Aboriginal music ; African music ; Steel drums ; Latin music ; Samba drumming ; Chinese music ; Japanese music ; Indian music ; Gamelan -- Amazing instruments. Groovy guitars ; Peculiar pianos ; Bizarre brass ; Funky flutes ; The pipe organ.