Music: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

著者 : NicholasCook

• Oxford Univ Pr (2000年6月15日発売)

作品紹介・あらすじ

This stimulating Very Short Introduction to music invites us to really think about music and the values and qualities we ascribe to it. The world teems with different kinds of music-traditional, folk, classical, jazz, rock, pop-and each type of music tends to come with its own way of thinking. Drawing on a wealth of accessible examples ranging from Beethoven to Chinese zither music, Nicholas Cook attempts to provide a framework for thinking about all music. By examining the personal, social, and cultural values that music embodies, the book reveals the shortcomings of traditional conceptions of music, and sketches a more inclusive approach emphasizing the role of performers and listeners. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

感想・レビュー・書評

[立命館大学教養教育センターさんの感想 · 2021年8月4日]

◆7/17オンライン企画「わたしの”好き”を見つける」で紹介されています。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roZ2LviU1jQ
本の詳細
https://global.oup.com/academic/product/music-a-very-short-introduction-9780198726043?lang=en&cc=us

[りらっくまさんの感想 · 2013年1月11日]

This book teaches how music is connected with social problems, such as gender, racism, and commercialism.