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Music: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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Music: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

This stimulating Very Short Introduction to music invites us to really think about music and the values and qualities we ascribe to it.

The world teems with different kinds of music-traditional, folk, classical, jazz, rock, pop-and each type of music tends to come with its own way of thinking. Drawing on a wealth of accessible examples ranging from Beethoven to Chinese zither music, Nicholas Cook attempts to provide a framework for thinking about all music. By examining the personal, social, and cultural values that music embodies, the book reveals the shortcomings of traditional conceptions of music, and sketches a more
inclusive approach emphasizing the role of performers and listeners.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Country	USA
Author	Nicholas Cook
Binding	Kindle Edition
EAN	9780192853820
Edition	1
EISBN	9780191606410
Format	Kindle eBook
ISBN	0192853821
Label	OUP Oxford
Manufacturer	OUP Oxford
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	152
PublicationDate	2000-02-24
Publisher	OUP Oxford
ReleaseDate	2000-02-24
Studio	OUP Oxford

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