| Contents |
Introduction -- Rameau and Rousseau launch the debate -- Music as expressive art : Rameau versus Rousseau on expressive means and content -- Music as science : the contribution of d'Alembert -- Music as art and science : changing conceptualizations by Diderot, 1748-1760 -- Music as art and science : changing conceptualizations by Diderot, 1761-1771. |
| Abstract |
"Prompted by controversial views of the composer-theorist Jean-Philippe Rameau, the leading figures of the French Enlightenment engaged in a vigorous philosophical debate about the nature of music. Their dialogue was one of extraordinary depth and richness, and dealth with some of the most fundamental issues of the French Enlightenment. In the newly revised edition of 'Music and the French Enlightenment', Cynthia Verba updates this fascinating story with the prolific scholarship that has emerged since the book was first published." -- rear cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-189) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016010060 |
| ISBN | 9780199381029 (paperback ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780190633264 (e-book) |
