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What Is Good Music: Suggestions to Persons Desiring to Cultivate a Taste in Musical Art

What Is Good Music: Suggestions to Persons Desiring to Cultivate a Taste in Musical Art

Henderson, W. J.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesMusic Instruction: GeneralMusic Reference

ISBN10: 1163217972
ISBN13: 9781163217979
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 218
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What Is Good Music: Suggestions to Persons Desiring to Cultivate a Taste in Musical Art by W. J. Henderson is a book that aims to help readers develop a discerning taste in music. The author provides guidance on how to appreciate different types of music, from classical to popular, and offers practical advice on how to listen to music critically. Henderson discusses the elements of music such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and form, and explains how they contribute to the overall effect of a piece. He also explores the historical and cultural contexts of music, providing insights into the composers and performers who have shaped the musical landscape. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding and appreciation of music, whether they are a beginner or an experienced listener.1898. Contents: The Qualities of Good Music: The Essentials of Form; Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony; Polyphonic Forms; Monophonic Forms; Romantic Forms; Fundamental Forms. Vocal Forms: Church Counterpoint; Simple Song Forms; Operatic Forms. The Content Of Music: The Sensuous; The Intellectual; The Emotional; Aesthetics of Music. The Performance of Music: The Orchestra; Chamber Music; The Piano; The Violin. Vocal Performance: The Works of a Chorus; Solo Singing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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