A Generative Theory of Tonal Music - Softcover

Lerdahl, Fred; Jackendoff, Ray

Softcover

ISBN 10: 026262107X ISBN 13: 9780262621076

Publisher: MIT Press, 1996

Synopsis

This work, which has become a classic in music theory since its publication in 1983, models music understanding from the perspective of cognitive science.

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Synopsis:

This work models music undestanding from the perspective of cognitive science. The point of departure is a search for a grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics. The theory, which is illustrated with numerous examples from Western classical music, relates the aural surface of a piece to the musical structure unconsciously inferred by the experienced listener. From the viewpoint of traditional music theory, it offers innovations in notation as well as the substance of rhythmic and reductional theory.

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A classic in music theory since its publication in 1983, this work models music understanding from the perspective of cognitive science. The point of departure is a search for a grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics. The theory, which is illustrated with numerous examples from Western classical music, relates the aural surface of a piece to the musical structure unconsciously inferred by the experienced listener.

About this edition

• Publisher: MIT Press
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 026262107X
• ISBN 13: 9780262621076
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384