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The music and music theory of Paul Hindemith

Title
The music and music theory of Paul Hindemith / Simon Desbruslais.
Author
Desbruslais, Simon
Publication
Martlesham : The Boydell Press, 2018.

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Description
xviii, 340 pages : illustrations, music; 25 cm
Summary
"The music theory of composer Paul Hindemith (1895-1963), originally entitled Unterweisung im Tonsatz, is well known, yet poorly understood. This book provides a critical engagement with Hindemith's Unterweisung, particularly concerning its relationship with existing musical theories"--Back cover.
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-329) and index.
Contents
Preface -- Introduction -- An Unterweisung critical commentary -- Hindemith's fourths -- Stylistic borrowing and pre-Unterweisung music -- The Ludus Tonalis as quintessential Hindemith -- Theory-based revisions -- Practical music and practical textbooks -- The Hindemith legacy -- Postlude.
Call Number
JME 18-216
ISBN
  • 9781783272105
  • 1783272104
OCLC
967838327
Author
Desbruslais, Simon, author.
Title
The music and music theory of Paul Hindemith / Simon Desbruslais.
Publisher
Martlesham : The Boydell Press, 2018.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-329) and index.
Research Call Number
JME 18-216
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