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Music In Words: A Guide To Researching And Writing About Music
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Music In Words Is A Compact Guide To Researching And Writing About Music, Addressing All The Issues That Anyone Who Writes About Musicfrom Students To Professional Musicians And Criticsmay Confront When Putting Together Anything From Brief Program Notes To A Lengthy Thesis. The Book Is A Writing Guide And A Reference Manual In One: The First Part, A How To Section, Offers A Clear Explanation Of The Purpose Of Music Research And How It Is To Be Done, Including Basic Introductions To The Most Necessary Tools For Musical Inquiry (With Special Emphasis On Strategic Use Of The Internet), And How They Can Be Accessed And Used. The Second Part Is A Compendium Of Information On Style And Sources For Quick Reference, Including A Straightforward Presentation Of The Purpose And Use Of Citation And Reference Systems As They Are Applied To And In Music. As A Whole, The Volume Gives Readers A Clear Picture Of How To Write About Music At Different Levels And For Different Purposes In A Handy, Thoroughly Crossreferenced Format.This American Edition Has Been Thoroughly Revised And Expanded, And Features An Extensive Section On Writing For The Internet And New Sections On Writing For Jazz, Popular Music, World Musics, And Ethnography. Additionally, A Companion Website Presents A Broad Range Of Writing Samples And Links To Key Resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main purpose of the book 'Music in Words'? A: The book is designed to guide readers in researching and writing about music, addressing various challenges faced by writers in the field, from students to professionals.
- Q: How is 'Music in Words' structured? A: The book is divided into two main parts: a 'how to' section that explains music research and writing, and a reference section offering information on style and citation systems.
- Q: What topics does 'Music in Words' cover? A: It covers essential tools for musical inquiry, writing for different genres including jazz and popular music, and provides insights into writing for the Internet.
- Q: Is there a companion website for 'Music in Words'? A: Yes, the book includes a companion website that features writing samples and links to key resources relevant to music writing.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Music in Words'? A: The book is authored by Trevor Herbert, who brings expertise in music research and writing.
- Q: When was 'Music in Words' published? A: The American edition of 'Music in Words' was published on February 16, 2009.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Music in Words'? A: The book is available in a paperback binding format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Music in Words' have? A: The book contains a total of 236 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'Music in Words' is currently available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: Is 'Music in Words' suitable for beginners in music writing? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it provides clear explanations and guidance on how to approach music writing at various levels.