Based on the background of cultural history and art history, this book explains the development process of Western music, outlines various music and art styles from ancient Greece and ancient Rome to the twentieth century, and introduces various music genres As well as its representative figures and representative works. In addition to recognizing a number of important musicians, readers can also understand the social background that produced different music styles and genres, as well as the humanistic spirit and aesthetic characteristics of that historical period, thereby improving their appreciation of music. This book is a music history lesson that is easy to understand and has great reference value for all music students and music lovers.