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Antithetical arts : on the ancient quarrel between literature and music /

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Peter Kivy presents a critical examination of the two rival ways of understanding instrumental music. He argues against 'literary' interpretation in terms of representational or narrative content, and defends musical formalism. He also discusses interpretations of a range of works in the c...

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Main Author: Kivy, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford ; New York : Clarendon Press ; Oxford Univ. Press, ©2009.
Subjects:
Music and literature.
Absolute music.
Musique et littérature.
Musique pure.
MUSIC > Reference.
MUSIC > Genres & Styles > Classical.
Absolute music
Music and literature
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Peter Kivy presents a critical examination of the two rival ways of understanding instrumental music. He argues against 'literary' interpretation in terms of representational or narrative content, and defends musical formalism. He also discusses interpretations of a range of works in the canon.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 275 pages) : illustrations, music
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-267) and index.
ISBN:9780191568060
0191568066
9780199562800
0199562806
9780191721298
0191721298