Introduction to Music Studies

Informationen zum Autor J. P. E. Harper-Scott is Lecturer in Music at Royal Holloway! University of London. Jim Samson is Professor of Music at Royal Holloway! University of London. Klappentext Why study music? An introduction to the main aspects of the subject! outlining the many benefits of a music degree. Zusammenfassung Why study music? How much practical use is it in the modern world? This introduction proves how studying music is of great value both in its own terms and also in the post-university marketplace. All main aspects of the subject are covered! including composition! theory! world musics and music technology. Inhaltsverzeichnis Features of this book: a guide; Introduction J. P. E. Harper-Scott; Part I. Disciplines: 1. Music history Jim Samson; 2. Music theory and analysis Rachel Beckles Willson; 3. The sociology of music Katharine Ellis; 4. The psychology of music John Rink; 5. Music aesthetics and critical theory Andrew Bowie; Part II. Approaches to Repertoire: 6. World musics Henry Stobart; 7. Early music Stephen Rose; 8. Opera David Charlton; 9. Concert music Erik Levi; 10. Jazz Andrew Bowie; 11. Popular music Elizabeth Eva Leach; 12. Music in film and television Julie Brown; Part III. Music in Practice: 13. Musical performance Tina K. Ramnarine; 14. Composition Julian Johnson; 15. Music technology Brian Lock; 16. The economics and business of music Nicholas Cook.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: J. P. E. Samson Harper-Scott, Jim Harper-Scott Samson
• Con la collaborazione di: J. P. E Harper-Scott (Editore), J. P. E. Harper-Scott (Editore), Jim Samson (Editore), Jim (Royal Holloway Samson (Editore)
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 15.01.2009
• EAN: 9780521842938
• ISBN: 978-0-521-84293-8
• Pagine: 314
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Musica > Teoria musicale, didattica musicale