| Serialism Contributor(s): Whittall, Arnold (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521682002 ISBN-13: 9780521682008 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $31.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2008 Annotation: A clear, non-technical introduction to serialism - a key topic in music studies for both undergraduate and graduate students. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Instruction & Study - Composition |
| Dewey: 781.33 |
| LCCN: 2008020522 |
| Series: Cambridge Introductions to Music |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.8" W x 9.7" (1.35 lbs) 300 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the earliest years of the 20th century composers sought ways in which to break from earlier musical traditions. Serialism is one of the most prominent innovations resulting from this. From Schoenberg to Stockhausen, Berg to Boulez, this introduction tells the story of how serialism emerged, and provides a basic outline of serial compositional techniques. - Introduces serialism - a traditionally complex but key area of music studies - in a thorough and straightforward way - Clearly and concisely describes the technical aspects of serialism, using illustrative music examples - Contains a glossary to aid readers unfamiliar with specialised vocabulary. |
Contributor Bio(s): Whittall, Arnold: - Arnold Whittall is Professor Emeritus at King's College London. |