For under $100 (depending on format; I used the CD version), this is the equivalent of a semester college course in "Music for non-Music Majors." (Having taken both, I can vouch for that).
No only will you come away knowing all the "language" and names to drop, but also you'll be exposed to so many examples of the full spectrum of what's called "classical music" of the last 700 years, that you'll know what will appeal to you. And (believe it or not) it's vastly entertaining - you won't be bored!
(I have no connection whatever with the company that puts this out).
http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/CourseDescLong2.aspx?cid=700
No only will you come away knowing all the "language" and names to drop, but also you'll be exposed to so many examples of the full spectrum of what's called "classical music" of the last 700 years, that you'll know what will appeal to you. And (believe it or not) it's vastly entertaining - you won't be bored!
(I have no connection whatever with the company that puts this out).
http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/CourseDescLong2.aspx?cid=700