Music Theory in Ethnomusicology

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

AvStephen Blum

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During the 1960s and 70s some ethnomusicologists formed relationships with music-makers and ritual specialists in an attempt to interpret how they understood their musical actions. Subsequently ethnomusicologists have studied the respects in which explicit and implicit theory is involved in communication of musical knowledge. They have observed the production of music theory in institutions of modern nation-states and have sought out groups and individuals whose theorizing is not constrained by existing institutions. They are assessing the extent to which musical terminologies of diverse languages can be interpreted in relation to general concepts without imposing the assumptions and biases of one body of existing theory. That exercise is increasingly recognized as a necessary effort of decolonization. A thorough yet concise introduction to this field, Music Theory in Ethnomusicology outlines a conception of music theory suited to cross-cultural research on musical practices.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-06-27
Mått211 x 140 x 14 mm
Vikt286 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieOxford Theory in Ethnomusicology
Antal sidor240
FörlagOUP USA
ISBN9780199303533
UtmärkelserHonorable Mention, 2024 Bruno Nettl Prize, Society for Ethnomusicology

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Musikvetenskap inom Kultur
Folkmusik inom Kultur
Klassisk musik, konstmusik och orkestermusik inom Kultur
Världsmusik inom Kultur

Introduction. Theorizing as a Human Activity Chapter One. Ethnomusicologists and Music Theory Issues, 1. Theory and Practice Chapter Two. Communicating and Transforming Music Theory Issues, 2: Explicit and Implicit Theory Chapter Three. Making Music Theory for Modern Nations Issues, 3: Systematization and Assemblage Chapter Four. Concepts, Models, and Metaphors Issues, 4: Variables among Interrelated Concepts Chapter Five. Relationships among Terms and Names Chapter Six. Actors, Actions, and Outcomes References Index of names Index of subjects

This book is a lucidly designed set of metatheoretical essays mapping an understanding of what music theory can be when we pan out far enough to coordinate and distill a gamut of historical and cross-cultural perspectives. This particular author is a sui generis guide. Some precious few single-authored books in ethnomusicology may evoke the comprehensive musical canvas this one does, but within that tiny group none have such diamond-hard wisdom."