Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990

What to listen for in music / Aaron Copland ; with a foreword and epilogue by Alan Rich ; introduction by William Schuman ; new appreciation by Leonard Slatkin. - xxxvi, 266 pages : music ; 18 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preliminaries -- How we listen -- The creative process in music -- The four elements of music: Rhythm -- Melody -- Harmony -- Tone color -- Musical texture -- Musical structure -- Fundamental forms: Sectional form -- Variation form -- Fugal form -- Sonata form -- Free forms -- Opera and music drama -- Contemporary music -- Film music -- From composer to interpreter to listener.

9780451531766 (paperback)


Music appreciation
Musical analysis

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