Floros, Constantin,

Listening and understanding : the language of music and how to interpret it / Constantin Floros ; translated by Ernest Bernhardt-Kabisch. - 253 pages : music ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-242) and index.

Listening not merely an "inner vision" Prerequisites for active listening Historical aspects Dimensions of the musical Ravel's Bolâero and Messiaen's Chronochromie "My language is understood all over the world" the linguistic aspect of music Stirring and calming music Emotional listening Exemplary analyses Psychological categories Symphony Chamber music Opera and music drama Program music Ballet music Impressionist music Spatial listening Sacred music Epilogue: on silence an essay in cultural criticism.

9783631720486

2017010192


Music--History and criticism.--19th century
Music--History and criticism.--20th century
Music appreciation.

ML196 / .F5913 2017

780.9/034