Music: a Very Short Introduction

Name: Music: a Very Short Introduction
Author: Nicholas Cook
ISBN: 9780192853820

by Nicholas Cook

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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 the Spice Girls 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.

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LanguageEnglish

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

Publication DateJun. 15th, 2000

Pages160

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Dimensions4.37 x 6.85 x 0.39 inches

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"A magnificent achievement: I can't think of anyone in world musicology who could have done it better.... It will remain the go-to introduction to the broad field."
-- Roger Parker, Professor of Music (Emeritus), King's College London

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

Publication DateJun. 15th, 2000

Pages160

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