Music Theory and its Methods

Denis Collins

ISBN 10: 3631616597 / ISBN 13: 9783631616598

Published by Peter Lang, Peter Lang Jun 2013, 2013

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Neuware -This collection of essays explores a wide range of topics current in the field of music theory, including analytical methodologies for pretonal, tonal, and post-tonal music, assessment of notation as a vehicle for interpreting compositional strategies in different repertoires, and employment of approaches informed by cognitive, aesthetic, and ethnomusicological studies of music. Authors reflect critically on challenges within their specific areas of expertise and probe directions in which advances can be made and difficulties overcome. The results of these investigations will benefit readers, from early career researchers to experienced scholars, whose interests not only intersect with the topics presented here but which also encompass broad methodological issues affecting music theory. 342 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Music Theory and its Methods
• Publisher: Peter Lang, Peter Lang Jun 2013
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3631616597
• ISBN 13: 9783631616598
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 153H x 22D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 153 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 555 grams

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Synopsis

This collection of essays explores a wide range of topics current in the field of music theory, including analytical methodologies for pretonal, tonal, and post-tonal music, assessment of notation as a vehicle for interpreting compositional strategies in different repertoires, and employment of approaches informed by cognitive, aesthetic, and ethnomusicological studies of music. Authors reflect critically on challenges within their specific areas of expertise and probe directions in which advances can be made and difficulties overcome. The results of these investigations will benefit readers, from early career researchers to experienced scholars, whose interests not only intersect with the topics presented here but which also encompass broad methodological issues affecting music theory.

About the Author

Denis Collins is Senior Lecturer in Music at the University of Queensland (Australia). He has published widely on the history of music theory, especially contrapuntal processes in Renaissance and Baroque music.