M Is for Music
Kathleen Krull
- Reading
- Read a few alphabet entries at a time, pausing to connect a musical term to something you have heard; browse the endnotes together if a topic prompts further interest.
- Themes
- Music across styles and forms: The book introduces music through an alphabet, with examples spanning anthems, zydeco, unusual instruments and celebrated virtuosos. The stated approach is informational and exploratory; the particular selections and their treatment are not detailed.
- Worth knowing
- The book ranges across musical styles and performers; the precise examples and how much space each receives are not clear, so a child’s particular interests may or may not be covered.