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Psychology of music [Book] : from sound to significance / Siu-Lan Tan, Peter Pfordresher and Rom Harr.̌

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Hove, East Sussex [England] ; New York : Psychology Press, 2010.Description: xi, 349 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781841698687 (hb)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 781.11 22
Other classification:
  • 781.11
Summary: This book provides an introduction to classic and current studies in the psychology of music, combining a comprehensive summary with critical assessments of existing research. The volume captures the interdisciplinary breadth of the field, while covering central topics in depth. Part One explores sound and music at an acoustic level, explaining auditory events with respect to the workings of the ear and brain. Part Two focuses on perception and cognition of melody, rhythm, and formal structure. Part Three examines the emergence and development of musical skills, and turns to the most practical aspects of psychology of music: music practice and performance. Finally, Part Four broadens the discussion to the question of meaning in music, with respect to its social, emotional, philosophical, and cultural significance. Throughout, both behavioral and neuroscientific perspectives are developed.
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Books Books Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad Ground Floor 781.11 TAN-P (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 44257
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This book provides an introduction to classic and current studies in the psychology of music, combining a comprehensive summary with critical assessments of existing research. The volume captures the interdisciplinary breadth of the field, while covering central topics in depth. Part One explores sound and music at an acoustic level, explaining auditory events with respect to the workings of the ear and brain. Part Two focuses on perception and cognition of melody, rhythm, and formal structure. Part Three examines the emergence and development of musical skills, and turns to the most practical aspects of psychology of music: music practice and performance. Finally, Part Four broadens the discussion to the question of meaning in music, with respect to its social, emotional, philosophical, and cultural significance. Throughout, both behavioral and neuroscientific perspectives are developed.

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