| Series |
Brief guides to writing in the disciplines
Brief guides to writing in the disciplines. ^A1427451
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| Contents |
Musicians as thinkers and writers. Introduction ; The writing process -- Historical research papers. Research questions in music history ; Strategies for working with academic sources ; Writing historical research papers -- Analytical research papers. The research process in music analysis ; Writing the analytical research paper -- Writing for the public. Program notes, reviews, and interviews -- Conventions of writing in music. Incorporating illustrations: musical examples, tables, and figures ; Style ; Acknowledging sources. |
| Abstract |
Writing in Music demystifies music writing conventions and methods by offering strategies for the types of writing that students most often encounter in college courses on music. The book offers guidance through the writing process and, for research assignments, through the research process. Geared for an audience of music majors and other students taking undergraduate music-major courses--as well as for master's students in music desiring more training in academic writing--Writing in Music covers the two approaches common to academic coursework in virtually all music-major programs: the study of music with a focus on its cultural and historical contexts, and the exploration of works using the tools of music analysis. Whether students want to apply a specific approach or take a broader, interdisciplinary stance, this guide prepares them to think and write about music. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-257) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780190872724 paperback |
| ISBN | 0190872721 paperback |
