Musical Meaning

Musical Meaning
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 358
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ISBN-10 : 0520928326
ISBN-13 : 9780520928329
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Book Synopsis Musical Meaning by : Lawrence Kramer

Download or read book Musical Meaning written by Lawrence Kramer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2001-12-03 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How have romantic narratives involving Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata affected how we hear this famous piece? How does John Coltrane's African American identity affect the way we hear him perform a relatively "white" pop standard like "My Favorite Things"? Why does music requiring great virtuosity have different cultural meanings than music that is not particularly virtuosic? From classical to jazz, pop and film music, Musical Meaning uncovers the historical importance of asking about meaning in the lived experience of musical works, styles, and performances. Kramer demonstrates that thinking about music can become a vital means of thinking about general questions of meaning, subjectivity, and value. Lawrence Kramer has been a pivotal figure in the development new resources for understanding music and this accessible and eloquently written book deepens the trajectory of his thinking, boldly arguing that humanistic, not just technical, meaning is a basic force in music history and an indispensable factor in how, where, and when music is heard. First published in 2001, Musical Meaning anticipates many of the musicological topics of today, including race, performance, embodiment, and media. In addition, Kramer explores music itself as a source of understanding via his composition Revenants, revised for this edition and available on the UC Press website.


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