Lehman, Frank,

Hollywood harmony : musical wonder and the sound of cinema / Frank Lehman. - 312 pages : illustrations (black and white). - The Oxford music/media series . - Oxford music/media series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

'Hollywood Harmony' explores the inner workings of film music. Author Frank Lehman brings together tools from music theory, musicology, and music psychology in this book-length analytical study of a culturally central repertoire. With a focus on musical expressivity, transformation, and colour, this book offers a new and sophisticated perspective on some of the most familiar seeming - and surprisingly complex - music in contemporary society.

Specialized.

9780190606404 (pbk.) : £25.99


Motion picture music--Analysis, appreciation.--United States
Music.
Music.

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