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Music As Discourse: Semiotic Adventures In Romantic Music (Oxford Studies In Music Theory)
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The Question Of Whether Music Has Meaning Has Been The Subject Of Sustained Debate Ever Since Music Became A Subject Of Academic Inquiry. Is Music A Language? Does It Communicate Specific Ideas And Emotions? What Does Music Mean, And How Does This Meaning Occur?Kofi Agawu'S Music As Discourse Promises To Quickly Become A Standard And Definitive Work In Musical Semiotics. Working At The Nexus Of Musicology, Ethnomusicology, And Music Philosophy And Aesthetics, Agawu Presents A Synthetic And Innovative Approach To Musical Meaning Which Argues Deftly For The Thinking Of Music As A Discourse In Itselfcomposed Not Only Of Sequences Of Gestures, Phrases, Or Progressions, But Rather Also Of The Very Philosophical And Linguistic Props That Enable The Analytical Formulations Made About Music As An Object Of Study. The Book Provides Extensive Demonstration Of The Pertinence Of A Semiological Approach To Understanding The Fullyfreighted Language Of Romantic Music, Stresses The Importance Of A Generative Approach To Tonal Understanding, And Provides Further Insight Into The Analogy Between Music And Language. Music As Discourse Will Be Eagerly Read By All Who Are Interested In The Theory, Analysis And Semiotics Of Music Of The Romantic Period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Music as Discourse'? A: 'Music as Discourse' focuses on the concept of musical meaning, exploring whether music serves as a language and how it communicates ideas and emotions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Music as Discourse'? A: The author of 'Music as Discourse' is Kofi Agawu, a notable figure in the fields of musicology and semiotics.
- Q: What academic fields does the book 'Music as Discourse' intersect with? A: 'Music as Discourse' intersects with musicology, ethnomusicology, and music philosophy, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding musical meaning.
- Q: How many pages does 'Music as Discourse' have? A: 'Music as Discourse' contains 352 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Music as Discourse' have? A: 'Music as Discourse' is available in hardcover binding, which enhances its durability and presentation.
- Q: When was 'Music as Discourse' published? A: 'Music as Discourse' was published on December 2, 2008.
- Q: What is the condition of the book 'Music as Discourse'? A: 'Music as Discourse' is listed as being in 'Good' condition, indicating it is used but well-maintained.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Music as Discourse'? A: 'Music as Discourse' is ideal for anyone interested in the theory, analysis, and semiotics of romantic music, including students and professionals in music-related fields.
- Q: What themes does Kofi Agawu explore in 'Music as Discourse'? A: Kofi Agawu explores themes such as the generative approach to tonal understanding and the analogy between music and language throughout 'Music as Discourse'.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on romantic music in 'Music as Discourse'? A: Yes, 'Music as Discourse' emphasizes the significance of a semiological approach to understanding the complexities of romantic music.