Theory of harmony

by Arnold Schoenberg

Other authorsRobert Dana Walden Adams (Translator)
Paper Book, 1948

Status

Available

Call number

781 Sch632h

DDC/MDS

781 Sch632h

Genres

Publication

New York, Philosophical Library [1948]

Description

This harmony text ranges over such diverse subjects as nature, artistic creativeness, culture, and aesthetic theories of the past. The author writes of his fascination with sound; on the idea that musical order may be manifested in many inconcievable ways; and questions the need of order in music. Ninety music examples are included.

Subjects

Harmony

Language

English

Original publication date

1911

Physical description

xviii, 336 p.; 21 cm

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