Journal Article10.2307/843099
Emotion and Meaning in Music
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Abstract: "Altogether it is a book that should be required reading for any student of music, be he composer, performer, or theorist. It clears the air of many confused notions . . . and lays the groundwork for exhaustive study of the basic problem of music theory and aesthetics, the relationship between pattern and meaning."-David Kraehenbuehl, "Journal of Music Theory" "This is the best study of its kind to have come to the attention of this reviewer."-Jules Wolffers, "The Christian Science Monitor " "It is not too much to say that his approach provides a basis for the meaningful discussion of emotion and meaning in all art."-David P. McAllester, "American Anthropologist " "A book which should be read by all who want deeper insights into music listening, performing, and composing."-Marcus G. Raskin, "Chicago Review "
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