This best-selling text gives music majors and minors a solid foundation in the theory of music. It strengthens their musical intuition; builds technical skills; and helps them gain interpretive insights. The goal of the text is to instruct readers on the practical application of knowledge. The analytical techniques presented are carefully designed to be clear; uncomplicated; and readily applicable to any repertoire. The two-volume format ensures exhaustive coverage and maximum support for students and faculty alike. Volume I serves as a general introduction to music theory while volume II offers a survey of the theoretical underpinnings of musical styles and forms from Gregorian Chant through the present day. The supplemental instructors materials provide clear-cut solutions to assignment materials. Music in Theory and Practice is a well-rounded textbook that integrates the various components of musical structure and makes them accessible to students at the undergraduate level.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I couldnt put this downBy VKittyThis book is full of essays that seem more like musings on contemporary culture and design. The essays are written well and easy to read but still address though provoking topics and contemporary issues. I couldnt put this book down and after reading each essay was so curious what would the next one be about. It really addresses design from small to large ; objects to cities; and the contemporary ideas and theories they incorporate.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Highly readableBy B. LasserreI enjoyed reading this book because it was very thought provoking and especially was fun to read. Not too academic; but not dumbed down either.2 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Constantly Changing infostructure and still no "death of distance" newsBy Dr. Mohamed TaherPlacing words continues the authors thesis on no such thing as death of distance. This is a good news for all space loving; teleworking; and distant cousins; in the global village.Another good thing is; in addition to many stories and histories; this book offers a glimpse of application of data mining technique in the area of architecture and spatial design (62-64).The weakness of the book (if this book has to be a good reading for the non-architects); is the absence of any explanation on what the title and the sub-title are supposed to be. For instance; symbols; as used in this book; relate to graphic and computer icons; rather than symbols or signs in place; space and visual domains (as in religious; secular; or others).Further; as seen in the acknowledgements (p. 213); this book also includes auhtors already published works; and hence it is not much of the current (the worldview as-is) and real-time (synchronous) information visualization.
