Emotion and meaning in music / by Leonard B. Meyer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meyer, Leonard B.

Series:

Phoenix book ; P56.

Phoenix book ; P56

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--Philosophy and aesthetics.

Music.

Music--Psychological aspects.

Physical Description:

xi, 307 pages : music ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, [1956]

Summary:

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

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0226521389

0226521397

OCLC:

223343544