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BOOK
Title An introduction to music studies / edited by J. P. E. Harper-Scott and Jim Samson
Imprint Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009

LIBRARY / MAP CALL NUMBER STATUS MESSAGE
 Stadsbibl:Ljusets kalender vån 2 Facklitteratur 700-799  780 engelska    CHECK SHELF  ---
Note engelska
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 careers marketplace. The book explains the basic concepts and issues involved in the academic study of music, draws attention to vital connections across the field and encourages critical thinking over a broad range of music-related issues. Covers all main aspects of music studies, including topics such as composition, opera, popular music, and music theory Provides a thorough overview of a hugely diverse subject, from the history of early music to careers in music technology, giving a head-start on the areas to be covered on a music degree New to 'neume'? Need a reminder about 'ripping'? - glossaries give clear definitions of key musical terms
Content Innehåll: 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 Lev -- 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
Subject Musikundervisning
Högskolan
Music -- Instruction and study
Musikundervisning
Musik
Classmark 780.7
Mo a780.7
Epabij
Eabij
Ij
Alt Auth Harper-Scott, J. P. E. (John Paul Edward), 1977-
Samson, Jim
ISBN/ISSN 9780521603805 hft
0521603803 hft
9780521842938 inb
052184293X inb
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