Publisher's Synopsis
Music: An Art And A Language is a comprehensive book written by Walter Raymond Spalding that explores the fundamental concepts of music as both an art form and a language. The book is designed to provide readers with a deep understanding of the nature of music, its history, and its role in human culture.The book begins with an overview of the basic elements of music, including rhythm, melody, harmony, and form. Spalding then delves into the history of music, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. He discusses the contributions of various cultures and musical traditions, including Western classical music, jazz, and world music.Throughout the book, Spalding emphasizes the importance of music as a language, highlighting its ability to communicate emotions and ideas in a way that transcends words. He also explores the relationship between music and other art forms, such as literature and visual art.Music: An Art And A Language is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students, musicians, and anyone interested in learning more about the nature of music. With its comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, this book is sure to become a valuable reference for years to come.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
