Description: What to Listen for in Music by Aaron Copland Now in trade paperback: ?The definitive guide to musical enjoyment? ("Forum").In this fascinating analysis of how to listen to both contemporary and classical music analytically, eminent American composer Aaron Copland offers provocative suggestions that will bring readers a deeper appreciation of the most viscerally rewarding of all art forms. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Now in trade paperback- "The definitive guide to musical enjoyment" (Forum).In this fascinating analysis of how to listen to both contemporary and classical music analytically, eminent American composer Aaron Copland offers provocative suggestions that will bring readers a deeper appreciation of the most viscerally rewarding of all art forms. Author Biography Aaron Coplands well-known and highly regarded compositions, performed and recorded extensively throughout the world, include the Pulitzer Prize-winning ballet Appalachian Spring, as well as Billy the Kid, Rodeo, Lincoln Portrait, and the film scores of Our Town and The Heiress. On being awarded a Congressional Gold Medal in 1986, Copland was praised for his "uniquely American music that reflects the very soul and experience of our people." During his career, Copland taught composition at Harvard and the Berkshire Music Center, lectured all over the United States, and wrote Our New Music and Music and Imagination. He died in 1990. Table of Contents What to Listen for in MusicAaron Copland: Americas Musical VoiceForewordIntroductionAuthors Note for the 1957 EditionPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Preliminaries2. How We Listen3. The Creative Process in Music4. The Four Elements of Music—I. Rhythm5. The Four Elements of Music—II. Melody6. The Four Elements of Music—III. Harmony7. The Four Elements of Music—IV. Tone Color8. Musical Texture9. Musical Structure10. Fundamental Forms—I. Sectional Form11. Fundamental Forms—II. Variation Form12. Fundamental Forms—III. Fugal Form13. Fundamental Forms—IV. Sonata Form14. Fundamental Forms—V. Free Forms15. Opera and Music Drama16. Contemporary Music17. Film Music18. From Composer to Interpreter to ListenerEpilogue: "Since Then"Appendix IAppendix IIAppendix IIISuggested Bibliography for Further ReadingIndex Review ?One of the most helpful, sensible, and enjoyable discourses on the subject ever published.? ?"Victor Record Review" ?By far the best thing of its kind yet to appear.? ?"Modern Music"aOne of the most helpful, sensible, and enjoyable discourses on the subject ever published.a a"Victor Record Review" aBy far the best thing of its kind yet to appear.a a"Modern Music" Review Quote One of the most helpful, sensible, and enjoyable discourses on the subject ever published. Details ISBN0451226402 Author Aaron Copland Short Title WHAT TO LISTEN FOR IN MUSIC Language English ISBN-10 0451226402 ISBN-13 9780451226402 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 781.17 Illustrations Yes Year 2009 Residence US Birth 1900 Death 1990 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Imprint Signet Audience Age 18 DOI 10.1604/9780451226402 US Release Date 2009-03-03 UK Release Date 2009-03-03 Pages 320 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2009-03-03 Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-05-10 AU Release Date 2009-05-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:17579633;
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