The making of music / Ralph Vaughan Williams.
| Author/creator |
Vaughan Williams, Ralph, 1872-1958 |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Ithaca, N. Y. : Cornell University Press, [1955] | |
| Description | 61 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Why do we make music? -- What is music? Melody, rhythm, harmony -- How do we make music? Notation, inspiration, craft, instruments -- When do we make music? Ceremony, dance, words and music, social background -- What are the social foundations of music? -- The folk-song movement -- Epilogue : making your own music. |
| Abstract | This monograph is based on four lectures which the venerable and distinguished British composer delivered at Cornell University. He explains the nature of rhythm, the relation of folk music to the composer, why we make music, the social foundations of music, and more. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 55014359 |
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