Author: Arthur JacobsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
A Short History of Western Music
“A” History of Western Music
Author: Donald Jay GroutA Concise History of Western Music
Author: Paul GriffithsPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521842948
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Publisher Description
A History of Emotion in Western Music
Author: Michael SpitzerPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0190061758
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
"This book is the first history of musical emotion in any language. Combining intellectual history, music studies, philosophy and cognitive psychology, it unfolds a history of musical emotion across a thousand years of Western art music, from chant to pop. It affords a new way of analysing music, revealing the relationship between emotion and musical structure. The book also provides an introduction to the latest approaches to emotion research, as well as an original theory of how musical emotion works. The book is disposed in two parts. Part 1 (chapters 1-4) comprises the theoretical foundation of the book. Part 2 (chapters 5-9) provides an historical narrative from medieval to contemporary music. Chapter 1 summarizes contemporary theories of emotion in general, and of musical emotion in particular, bringing together seminal philosophers and psychologists. Chapter 2 contains the core of the book's original thesis: that five basic emotions (happiness, sadness, anger, tenderness, and fear) constitute five categories of musical emotion throughout the common-practice period. Chapter 3 outlines a variety of complex musical emotions, such as wonder, nostalgia, envy, and disgust. Chapter 4 explores the historiography of emotion, including the seminal writings of Elias, Rosenwein, and Reddy. Part 2 of the book (chapters 5-9) explores a millennium of Western music in terms of shifting categories of emotion: from affections and passions through sentiments, emotions proper, to modern affect"--
A short history of western music
Author: Jacobs ArthurA Short History of Western Music
Author: Marco De BoniPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The history of Western music, i.e., music of European origin, is a vast and fascinating subject that spans almost two thousand years. It is a story of innovation, creativity, and change, and it is a story that is still being written today. This book will take you on a journey through the history of Western art music (sometimes referred to as Classical music), from its earliest beginnings in Ancient Greece to the present day. Along the way, you will meet some of the greatest composers in history, from Bach and Beethoven to Mozart and Stravinsky. You will also learn about the different musical styles and genres that have developed over time, from Gregorian chant to minimalism. This book is not just for music lovers. It is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the history of Western civilization. Music is a powerful force that has shaped Western culture and its way of life, and this book will give you a deeper understanding of its impact.
Concise History of Western Music
Author: Barbara Russano HanningPublisher: W. W. Norton
ISBN: 9780393971682
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 585
Book Description
Concise History of Western Music combines Grout and Palisca's uncompromising reliability, scope, and respect for the narrative, while offering many more pedagogical aids, such as chapter preludes and postludes; "Etudes," excursions that explore the material more deeply than the main text; and "Windows," boxed discussions of special topics.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History
Author: Michael MillerPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440636370
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A beautifully composed journey through music history! Music history is a required course for all music students. Unfortunately, the typical music history book is dry and academic, focusing on rote memorization of important composers and works. This leads many to think that the topic is boring, but bestselling author Michael Miller proves that isn’t so. This guide makes music history interesting and fun, for both music students and older music lovers. • Covers more than Western “classical” music—also includes non-Western music and uniquely American forms such as jazz • More than just names and dates—puts musical developments in context with key historical events
Norton Anthology of Western Music
Author: Claude V. PaliscaPublisher:
ISBN: 9780393969061
Category : Music appreciation
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Music in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries (Western Music in Context: A Norton History)
Author: Joseph AunerPublisher: W. W. Norton
ISBN: 9780393929201
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The music of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in its cultural, social, and intellectual contexts. Joseph Auner's Music in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries explores the sense of possibility unleashed by the era's destabilizing military conflicts, social upheavals, and technological advances. Auner shows how the multiplicity of musical styles has called into question traditional assumptions about compositional practice, the boundaries of music and noise, and the relationship among composer, performer, and listener. He also shows how composers and their works have played important roles in defining ideas of nation, race, and gender, and thus in shaping the modern world for better and worse. Western Music in Context: A Norton History comprises six volumes of moderate length, each written in an engaging style by a recognized expert. Authoritative and current, the series examines music in the broadest sense—as sounds notated, performed, and heard—focusing not only on composers and works, but also on broader social and intellectual currents.