"Music: An Appreciation remains the time-tested solution for welcoming non-majors to the art of listening to great music. Now, Roger Kamien places a renewed focus on learning the elements of music, fostering each student's unique path to listening and understanding. As the authority in the Music Appreciation course, Kamien equips students with the language, tools, and listening skills required to sustain a life-long enthusiasm for music. The 13th edition places a particular focus on students, giving them step-by-step help as they learn the elements of music, an increased number of musical selections to experience, and an enhanced Connect and SmartBook experience"--.