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Introduction To Posttonal Theory (2Nd Edition)
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A Primerrather Than A Surveythis Book Offers Exceptionally Clear, Simple Explanations Of Basic Theoretical Concepts For The Posttonal Music Of The Twentieth Century. Emphasizing Handson Contact With The Musicthrough Playing, Singing, Listening, And Analyzingit Provides Six Chapters On Theory, Each Illustrated With Musical Examples And Fully Workedout Analyses, All Drawn Largely From The Classical Prewar Repertoire By Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Bartok, Berg, And Webern. Considers Three Principal Kinds Of Posttonal Musicfree Atonal Music, Twelvetone Music, And Centric Music. Makes Extensive Use Of Transformational Graphs And Networks To Present Analytical Information; And Includes A Variety Of Exercises In Theory, Analysis, Musicianship And Eartraining, And Composition. For Anyone Interested In Twentiethcentury Music Techniques And Posttonal Theory And Analysis.
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- Q: What is 'Introduction to Post-Tonal Theory' about? A: 'Introduction to Post-Tonal Theory' is a primer that provides clear and simple explanations of the theoretical concepts related to post-tonal music of the twentieth century. It emphasizes hands-on engagement with music through playing, singing, listening, and analyzing.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Joseph N. Straus.
- Q: What are the main topics covered in this book? A: The book covers three principal types of post-tonal music: free atonal music, twelve-tone music, and centric music, along with exercises in theory, analysis, musicianship, ear-training, and composition.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Introduction to Post-Tonal Theory' has a total of 260 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Introduction to Post-Tonal Theory' was published on January 1, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in music theory? A: Yes, this book is designed for beginners as it provides exceptionally clear explanations of basic theoretical concepts.
- Q: Are there exercises included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a variety of exercises in theory, analysis, musicianship, ear-training, and composition.
- Q: What musical examples are used in this book? A: The book includes musical examples and analyses largely drawn from the classical pre-war repertoire by composers such as Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Bartok, Berg, and Webern.