Dictionary Of Music In Sound - Couverture souple

Bowman, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0946890870 ISBN 13 : 9780946890873

Editeur : Rhinegold Publishing Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

Recueil pour Ouvrages de référence publié en 2009 sous la référence RHG500 par Music Sales. This unique and multidimensional resource, for students , teachers and musicians, explains 2,300 musical terms through three different methods: Written definitions Music notation Audio extracts From acciaccatura and fragmentation, to ostinato and vihuela - each one is linked to a scored and audio example. DICTIONARY Musical terms are defined, covering western music from the dark ages to the 20th Century. The definitions are backed up by an extensive reference section, including eight chapters on the elements of music: Rhythm, metre and tempo Tonality, modality and atonality Melody, figuration and ornamentation Counterpoint Harmony Timbre and texture The structure of music Style, genre and historical context SCORED EXAMPLES Each musical term in the dictionary is linked to a specially prepared score. For ease of use, precise timings are given so that readers can identify the exact points at which particular compositional details can be heard. RECORDINGS Each scored example can be heard on audio CD. There are 274 recorded extracts in total, completing this unique resource. "The Rhinegold Dictionary of Music in Sound is beautifully put together, clear, unstuffy and thorough. I wish it had been around when I was studying music at school and university, with its long-overdue collation of written explanations, notated music examples and sound clips in one nifty box. The placing of musical terminology in its historical context is particularly welcome and possibly unique on so generous a scale. I am already using it in my research for a new TV series, and love the easy cross-referencing. Delia Smith for music. First rate." Howard Goodall David Bowman was for 20 years director of music at Ampleforth College and a chief examiner for the University of London Schools Examination Board (now Edexcel) from 1982 to 1998. His publications include Sound Matters (co-authored with Bruce[..]

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The Rhinegold Dictionary of Music in Sound is the worlds first dictionary of music terminology that you can listen to. It is a comprehensive, multi-dimensional guide which defines the language used to describe western art music from the dark ages to the end of the 20th century. Thousands of musical terms are defined in Volume 1 (the Dictionary), illustrated with 274 specially prepared scores in Volume 2 (the Music Examples), and, in Volume 3, 274 recorded extracts on three compact disks. Every definition is followed by reference to at least one score and recording. Additional cross-references to eight chapters on the elements of music place the definitions in broader musical and historical contexts. This unique publication brings music terminology to life through sound and is aimed at enthusiastic listeners, students, teachers and professional musicians.

Biographie de l'auteur :

David Bowman was for 20 years director of music at Ampleforth College and a chief examiner for the University of London Schools Examination Board (now Edexcel) from 1982 to 1998. His publications include Sound Matters (co-authored with Bruce Cole, Schott, 1989), Aural Matters (co-authored with Paul Terry, Schott, 1993), Aural Matters in Practice (co-authored with Paul Terry, Schott, 1994), Analysis Matters (Rhinegold, Volume 1 1997, Volume 2 1998) and numerous articles for Music Teacher. He is a contributor to the Collins Classical Music Encyclopedia (2000) and author of the Rhinegold Dictionary of Music in Sound (2002).

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Rhinegold Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0946890870
• ISBN 13: 9780946890873
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 832