Sounds Of War : Music In The United States During World War II.

Although popular music has been the primary focus of the study of American music during World War II, this book argues that classical music was of great importance during this time. The author shows the wide reach of classical music during this period, and its uses as propaganda, entertainment, and more. The book also explores the reaction of contemporary composers to needs of wartime America. With an introduction, notes, list of works cited, and index. Black & white photos.

384 pg.; 24 cm.
Cloth
Language: English
ISBN: 0199948038
ISBN13: 9780199948031
UPC: 9780199948031