How Long to Read The Story of Music

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Music?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read The Story of Music by Howard Goodall

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Why did prehistoric people start making music? What does every postwar pop song have in common? A “masterful” tour of music through the ages (Booklist, starred review). Music is an intrinsic part of everyday life, and yet the history of its development from single notes to multi-layered orchestration can seem bewilderingly specialized and complex. In his dynamic tour through 40,000 years of music, from prehistoric instruments to modern-day pop, Howard Goodall does away with stuffy biographies, unhelpful labels, and tired terminology. Instead, he leads us through the story of music as it...

How long is The Story of Music?

The Story of Music by Howard Goodall is 368 pages long, and a total of 94,944 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Music Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 38 minutes to read The Story of Music aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of Music?

The Story of Music is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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