The corded shell : reflections on musical expression

The corded shell : reflections on musical expression / by Peter Kivy.

Author/creator	Kivy, Peter
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Princeton : Princeton University Press, ©1980.
Description	xiv, 167 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subject(s)	Music--Philosophy and aesthetics. Music--History and criticism --17th century. Music--History and criticism --18th century.

Series	Princeton essays on the arts ; 9 Princeton essays on the arts ; 9. ^A86040
Contents	Paradox of musical description -- To express and to be expressive -- Speaking and singing -- A "physiology" of musical expression -- An "iconography" of musical expression -- The "physiognomy" defended -- Contour and convention -- Breaking the culture barrier -- Tone, text, and title -- The beauty of it all -- How to emote over music (without losing your respectability).
Bibliography note	Includes bibliography (pages 159-162) and index.
LCCN	80007539
ISBN	0691072582 :
ISBN	0691020140 (pbk.) :

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Music	Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk	ML160.K59 C6 1980	✔ Available	Place Hold