Binding: Paperback
Description: In Psychology of Music: From Sound to Significance (2 nd edition) the authors consider music on a broad scale from its beginning as an acoustical signal to its different manifestations across cultures. In their second edition the authors apply the same richness of depth and scope that was a hallmark of the first edition of this text. In addition having laid out the topography of the field in the original book the second edition puts greater emphasis on linking academic learning to real - world contexts and on including compelling topics that appeal to students natural curiosity. Chapters have been updated with approximately 500 new citations to reflect advances in the field. The organization of the book remains the same as the first edition while chapters have been updated and often expanded with new topics. Part I: Foundations explores the acoustics of sound the auditory system and responses to music in the brain. Part II: The Perception and Cognition of Music focuses on how we process pitch melody meter rhythm and musical structure. Part III: Development Learning and Performance describes how musical capacities and skills unfold beginning before birth and extending to the advanced and expert musician. And finally Part IV: The Meaning and Significance of Music explores social emotional philosophical and cultural dimensions of music and meaning. This book will be invaluable to undergraduates and postgraduate students in psychology and music and will appeal to anyone who is interested in the vital and expanding field of psychology of music.
Title: Psychology Of Music From Sound To Significance
Author(s): Harre Rom
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138124684
Pages: 368 Pages, 2 Tables, Black And White; 33 Line Drawings, Black And White; 45 Halftones, Black And Whi
Publication Date: 11/2/2017
Category: Psychology