| A Generative Theory of Tonal Music, reissue, with a new preface Revised Edition Contributor(s): Lerdahl, Fred (Author), Jackendoff, Ray S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 026262107X ISBN-13: 9780262621076 Publisher: MIT Press OUR PRICE: $59.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1996 Annotation: A classic in music theory since its publication in 1983, this work models music understanding from the perspective of cognitive science. The point of departure is a search for a grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics. The theory, which is illustrated with numerous examples from Western classical music, relates the aural surface of a piece to the musical structure unconsciously inferred by the experienced listener. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Instruction & Study - Theory - Performing Arts |
| Dewey: 781 |
| Series: Mit Press |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 6.97" W x 9.87" (1.71 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A search for a grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics. This work, which has become a classic in music theory since its original publication in 1983, models music understanding from the perspective of cognitive science.The point of departure is a search for the grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics.The theory, which is illustrated with numerous examples from Western classical music, relates the aural surface of a piece to the musical structure unconsciously inferred by the experienced listener. From the viewpoint of traditional music theory, it offers many innovations in notation as well as in the substance of rhythmic and reductional theory. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jackendoff, Ray S.: - Ray Jackendoff is Seth Merrin Professor of Philosophy and Codirector of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University. He is the author of many books, including Foundations of Language.Lerdahl, Fred: - Frd Lerdahl is Fritz Reiner Professor of Musical Composition at Columbia University. |