Historical Themes Phenomenal changes in technology The advent of instantaneous global communications The growth and eventual decline of totalitarian culture Musical Context Ambivalant attitudes toward the musical past A widening gap between "art" and "popular" music The advent of sound recording The birth of a "World Music" culture Style Composers
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