Quotation & Cultural Meaning in 20th Century Music - New Perspectives in Music History and Criticism, 12 (Book)

Throughout the twentieth century, musicians frequently incorporated bits of works by other musicians into their own compositions and performances. When a musician borrows from a piece, he or she draws upon not only a melody but also the cultural associations of the original piece. By working with and altering a melody, a musician also transforms those associations. This book explores that vibrant practice, examining how musicians used quotation to participate in the cultural dialogues sustained around such areas as race, childhood, madness and the mass media. The focus of this study is broad, discussing pieces in a spectrum of musical styles (classical, experimental, jazz, and popular) as well as works in the other arts. Part of the young and quickly growing field of musical borrowing, this book takes an important step in discussing the wider cultural ramifications of quotation.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2007
First published:	May 2007
Authors:	David Metzer
Dimensions:	226 x 158 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Book
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-03658-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > 20th century music Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > 20th century music
LSN:	0-521-03658-5
Barcode:	9780521036580

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