Theory of Musical Narrative

AvByron Almén

Inbunden, Engelska, 2008

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Beskrivning

Byron Almén proposes an original synthesis of approaches to musical narrative from literary criticism, semiotics, historiography, musicology, and music theory, resulting in a significant critical reorientation of the field. This volume includes an extensive survey of traditional approaches to musical narrative illustrated by a wide variety of musical examples that highlight the range and applicability of the theoretical apparatus. Almén provides a careful delineation of the essential elements and preconditions of musical narrative organization, an eclectic analytical model applicable to a wide range of musical styles and repertoires, a classification scheme of narrative types and subtypes reflecting conceptually distinct narrative strategies, a wide array of interpretive categories, and a sensitivity to the dependence of narrative interpretation on the cultural milieu of the work, its various audiences, and the analyst. A Theory of Musical Narrative provides both an excellent introduction to an increasingly important conceptual domain and a complex reassessment of its possibilities and characteristics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-11-26
Mått:156 x 235 x 20 mm
Vikt:603 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Indiana University Press (IPS)
Antal sidor:264
Förlag:Indiana University Press
ISBN:9780253352385

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Musikböcker inom Kultur
Klassisk musik, konstmusik och orkestermusik inom Kultur
Musikvetenskap inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Byron Almén is Associate Professor of Music Theory at The University of Texas at Austin. He is coeditor of Approaches to Meaning in Music and coauthor of Tonal Harmony.

Recensioner i media

A Theory of Musical Narrative is an impressive and thought-provoking study which includes many fascinating ideas and insights as well as a comprehensive critique of previous literature.(Music Analysis) [N]atural, elegant, and convincing . . . a must for all music theory collections. Summing Up: Essential. Upper-division undergraduates through researchers and faculty.(Choice)

Innehållsförteckning

ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart 1. A Theory of Musical Narrative1. An Introduction to Narrative Analysis: Chopin's Prelude in G Major, Op. 28, No. 32. Perspectives and Critiques3. A Theory of Musical Narrative: Conceptual Considerations4. A Theory of Musical Narrative: Analytical Considerations5. Narrative and TopicPart 2. Archetypal Narratives and Phases6. Romance Narratives and Micznik's Degrees of Narrativity7. Tragic Narratives: An Extended Analysis of Schubert, Piano Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960, First Movement8. Ironic Narratives: Subtypes and Phases9. Comic Narratives and Discursive Strategies10. Summary and ConclusionGlossaryNotesBibliographyIndex