The language of modern music

by Donald Mitchell

Paper Book, 1966

Status

Available

Call number

780.904 M681L

DDC/MDS

780.904 M681L

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Publication

New York, St. Martin's Press [1966]

Description

This is a study of the ideas and creative forces that went into shaping the language of 20th-century music. The author's argument is based on a consideration of Schoenberg and Stravinsky, during the course of which he makes forays into the related arts.

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Subjects

Music History and criticism

Language

English

Physical description

168 p.; 23 cm

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