First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

In 14 original articles, the contributors to this volume explore the broad range and diversity of post-World War II musical culture. Classical and jazz idioms are covered, as is the broad history of electronic music in the US.

The essays in this collection reflect the range and depth of musical life in the US from 1900 to 1950. Contributions consider the triumph of popular forms such as jazz and blues, as well as the art music of composers such as Charles Ives and John Cage.