The book starts from the metaphysics of sound, distinguishes sound from tone, analyses rhythm, melody, and harmony, and explores the various dimensions of musical organization, and of musical meaning. Taking on various fashionable theories in the philosophy and theory of music, Scruton mounts a case for the moral significance of music, its place in our culture, and the need for taste and discrimination in performing and listening to it. Laying down principles for musical analysis and criticism, the book ends with a theory of culture, and a devastating demolition of modern popular music.
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The book starts from the metaphysics of sound, distinguishes sound from tone, analyses rhythm, melody, and harmony, and explores the various dimensions of musical organization, and of musical meaning. Taking on various fashionable theories in the philosophy and theory of music, Scruton mounts a case for the moral significance of music, its place in our culture, and the need for taste and discrimination in performing and listening to it. Laying down principles for musical analysis and criticism, the book ends with a theory of culture, and a devastating demolition of modern popular music.
Imprint | Clarendon Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | June 1999 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | July 1999 |
Authors | Roger Scruton |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 530 |
Edition | New edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-816727-3 |
Barcode | 9780198167273 |
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LSN | 0-19-816727-X |