Description: Emotion and Meaning in Music by Leonard B. Meyer This is a book meant for every student interested in music and discusses music theories. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Altogether it is a book that should be required reading for any student of music, be he composer, performer, or theorist. It clears the air of many confused notions . . . and lays the groundwork for exhaustive study of the basic problem of music theory and aesthetics, the relationship between pattern and meaning."—David Kraehenbuehl, Journal of Music Theory "This is the best study of its kind to have come to the attention of this reviewer."—Jules Wolffers, The Christian Science Monitor "It is not too much to say that his approach provides a basis for the meaningful discussion of emotion and meaning in all art."—David P. McAllester, American Anthropologist "A book which should be read by all who want deeper insights into music listening, performing, and composing."—Marcus G. Raskin, Chicago Review Table of Contents I. Theory II. Expectation and Learning III. Principles of Pattern Perception: The Law of Good Continuation IV. Principles of Pattern Perception: Completion and Closure V. Principles of Pattern Perception: The Weakening of Shape VI. The Evidence: Deviation in Performance and Tonal Organization VII. The Evidence: Simultaneous and Successive Deviation VIII. Note on Image Processes, Connotations, and Moods Notes Index Details ISBN0226521397 Short Title EMOTION & MEANING IN MUSIC Language English ISBN-10 0226521397 ISBN-13 9780226521398 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1961 Series Phoenix Books Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780226521398 NZ Release Date 1961-02-15 US Release Date 1961-02-15 UK Release Date 1961-02-15 Author Leonard B. Meyer Pages 316 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 1961-02-15 DEWEY 781.11 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1961-02-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161787179;
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Book Title: Emotion and Meaning in Music
Item Height: 202mm
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Author: Leonard B. Meyer
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Music
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Publication Year: 1961
Item Weight: 380g
Number of Pages: 316 Pages
