An engaging and user-friendly introduction to the world of music technology, perfect for music students with little technical background.
Introduction à la musique de Cambridge Séries
Cette série explore des sujets musicaux essentiels, cruciaux pour les étudiants en musique de premier cycle et de troisième cycle. Chaque volume se concentre sur un concept ou une approche fondamentale qui façonne l'éducation musicale. Il offre des aperçus profonds sur les dimensions théoriques et pratiques de l'étude de la musique. Cette collection constitue une ressource inestimable pour quiconque cherche à approfondir sa compréhension de la théorie et de l'histoire de la musique.
Ordre de lecture recommandé
Renaissance Polyphony
- 225pages
- 8 heures de lecture
This engaging study introduces Renaissance polyphony to a modern audience. Combining a detailed, nuanced appreciation of musical style and practice and a sense of what lies beyond the notes, be they playful or profound. It will enhance the listening experience of students and listeners at all levels of expertise.
This accessible Introduction explores both mainstream and experimental manifestations of electronic music. From early recording equipment to the most recent multimedia performances, the history of electronic music is full of interesting characters, fascinating and unusual music, and radical technology. Covering many different eras, genres and media, analyses of works appear alongside critical discussion of central ideas and themes, making this an essential guide for anyone approaching the subject for the first time. Chapters include key topics from synth pop to sound art, from electronic dance music to electrical instruments, and from the expression of pure sound to audiovisuals. Highly illustrated and with a wide selection of examples, the book provides many suggestions for further reading and listening to encourage students to begin their own experiments in this exciting field.
An indispensable guide to this key topic in music studies, examining what Gregorian chant is, and its form and features.
Opera
- 450pages
- 16 heures de lecture
Focusing on the essence of opera, this book explores its definition, mechanics, and evolution over time. It serves as an insightful resource for music students and opera enthusiasts, delving into the intricacies of the art form and its historical progression.
This introduction provides students and scholars with the information and skills they need when studying composers' sketches.
Program Music
- 342pages
- 12 heures de lecture
The book offers a comprehensive introduction to program music, exploring its concepts and repertoire in an accessible manner. As the first English-language publication on this topic in a generation, it delves into the significance of program music as both an idea and a collection of works, making it an essential resource for those interested in this musical genre.
This accessible introduction provides a comprehensive survey of program music from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century. Exploring works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Berlioz, Liszt, Saint-Saens, Mahler, Strauss, and others, it sets the ideas and repertoires of program music in context, with numerous illustrations and music examples.