Introduction To Musicology: A Survey Of The Fields, Systematic And Historical, Of Musical Knowledge And Research (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258108212)

Introduction to Musicology: A Survey of the Fields, Systematic and Historical, of Musical Knowledge and Research is a comprehensive guide to the academic study of music. Written by Glen Haydon, this book provides an overview of the various branches of musicology, including historical musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, and music education.The book is divided into two parts. Part one focuses on the systematic study of music, including music theory, analysis, and aesthetics. This section covers the basic concepts and principles of musicology, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and form. It also explores the different approaches to music analysis and the various theories of music aesthetics.Part two of the book is devoted to the historical study of music. This section covers the development of music from ancient times to the present day, including the evolution of musical styles and genres, the lives and works of famous composers, and the cultural and social contexts in which music was created.Throughout the book, Haydon provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate the concepts and theories discussed. He also includes a glossary of key terms and a comprehensive bibliography for further reading.Overall, Introduction to Musicology is an essential resource for students and scholars of musicology, as well as for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the history and theory of music.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.

Author: Glen Haydon
ISBN-10: 1258108216
ISBN-13: 9781258108212
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/12/2011
Pages: 344
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d