Western music developed based on the music of the Greeks and Romans. There are six historical eras in Western culture: the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern. Over time, Western music generally grew more complex, elaborate, and diverse. Clear, comprehensive and authoritative text that places every musician, work and genre discussed in its context in the history of music and Western culture. This edition uses sidebars and timelines to highlight important events and music. There is a penned dedication on front end sheet. The jacket spins is sun faded but otherwise in very good condition.