Postmodernism in Music
Postmodernism in Music by Kenneth Gloag, published by Cambridge University Press on June 21, 2012, is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of postmodernism as it applies to music. This 224-page book serves as an introduction to the term, clarifying its meaning and relevance through discussions of specific musical examples from the 1950s to the present day. The text aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing students with a solid foundation in this complex topic within music studies.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the challenges in defining postmodernism, as well as insights into its historical emergence. The book engages with a variety of literature and reference sources, encouraging further exploration and critical thinking. By utilizing specific musical examples, Gloag presents various interpretative approaches to music that can be categorized as postmodernist, making this work a valuable resource for those interested in music history, criticism, and theory.
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Postmodernism is a term that has been used extensively to describe general trends and specific works in many different cultural contexts, including literature, cinema, architecture and the visual arts. This introduction clarifies the term and explores its relevance for music through discussion of specific musical examples from the 1950s to the present day, providing an engagement between theory and practice. Overall, it equips students with a thorough understanding of this complex but important topic in music studies. This book: • outlines and addresses the problems of defining what we mean by postmodernism • explores when postmodernism begins • engages with a broad range of literature and reference sources, inviting wider reading and thinking • uses specific musical examples to present ways of interpreting music that can be defined as postmodernist
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