The Philosophy of Music: Theme and Variations

Edinburgh University Press ()
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Abstract

New and distinctive approaches to five central topics in musical aesthetics are provided in this outstanding book. The topics are: understanding, representation, expression, performance and profundity.

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2004

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1474472036   9781474472036   0748611622   0748609024

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10.1515/9781474472036
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Chapters

Chapter 2 Representation

Chapter 1 Understanding

Conclusion

Chapter 5 Profundity

Introduction

Chapter 4 Performance

Chapter 3 Expression

Index

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