Quotation and Cultural Meaning in Twentieth-Century Music (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521036580)

Musicians frequently incorporated portions of works by other musicians into their own compositions and performances throughout the twentieth century. This book examines how this practice of "quotation" affected cultural dialogues regarding race, childhood, madness and the mass media. When a musician borrows from a piece, he or she draws upon not only a melody but also the cultural associations of the original piece. By working with and altering a melody, a musician also transforms those associations.

Author: David Metzer
ISBN-10: 0521036585
ISBN-13: 9780521036580
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/14/2007
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d