Music theory resource book / Harold Owen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Owen, Harold, 1931-

Contributor:

Benjamin Franklin Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music theory.

Physical Description:

xii, 260 pages : illustrations, music ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2000.

Summary:

Music Theory Resource Book covers all the topics typically studied in the basic music theory sequence. Concise and accessible, it features a basic anthology of musical, examples -- most of them complete compositions -- from a broad range of periods and styles. Each chapter begins with these musical examples, which are followed by thought-provoking discussion questions that encourage readers to learn through a "discovery" approach. A succinct outline follows the discussion questions, summarizing the principles of music theory for easy reference and review. Exercises at the end of each chapter engage readers in a variety of analytical and practical tasks ranging in difficulty from simple to challenging. This volume includes subjects not usually found in standard theory books including basic acoustics, contrapuntal techniques, jazz harmony, musics from non-Western cultures, and music since 1950.

Notes:

Includes index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Benjamin Franklin Library Fund.

ISBN:

0195115392

OCLC:

40830306