A philosophy of song and singing : an introduction /
Bicknell, Jeanette,
A philosophy of song and singing : an introduction / Jeanette Bicknell. - 140 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Jeanette Bicknell explores key aesthetic, ethical, and other philosophical questions that have not yet been thoroughly researched by philosophers, musicologists, or scientists. Issues addressed include: The relationship between the meaning of a song's words and its music; The performer's role and the ensuing gender complications, social ontology, and personal identity; The performer's ethical obligations to audiences, composers, lyricists, and those for whom the material holds particular significance; and The metaphysical status of isolated solo performances.
Specialized.
9781138790674 (pbk.) : £29.99
Singing--Philosophy.
Songs--Philosophy and aesthetics.
783'.01
A philosophy of song and singing : an introduction / Jeanette Bicknell. - 140 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Jeanette Bicknell explores key aesthetic, ethical, and other philosophical questions that have not yet been thoroughly researched by philosophers, musicologists, or scientists. Issues addressed include: The relationship between the meaning of a song's words and its music; The performer's role and the ensuing gender complications, social ontology, and personal identity; The performer's ethical obligations to audiences, composers, lyricists, and those for whom the material holds particular significance; and The metaphysical status of isolated solo performances.
Specialized.
9781138790674 (pbk.) : £29.99
Singing--Philosophy.
Songs--Philosophy and aesthetics.
783'.01