Presents a history of music, covering the most famous musicians, major music genres, instruments and sounds, and the artistry of distinctive musical styles.

The purpose of the book "The history of world music" is to develop the knowledge of music history among all people in different corners of the world who love music, want to know where their favorite musical styles came from and how they have developed over time.

This book contextualizes a globalization process that has since ancient times involved the creation, use, and world-wide movement of song, instrumental music, musical drama, music with dance, concert, secular, popular and religious music. The Globalization of Music in History provides connectivity between the people and the activities and events in which music is used and the means by which it moves from one place to another.