The Musical Imperative
by Simon V. Anderson
A bold innovation when it appeared in 1984, this book
changed the manner and content of all music appreciation books thereafter.
More than 40,000 copies have been sold to date.
In contrast to traditional musical appreciation books,
"The Musical Imperative" treats all fields of music with equal
respect, so the reader understands how classical music is different from
- but grows out of the same human emotional needs and desires - as the
pop and folk styles that make up the musical environment.
PROLOGUE
A NEW POINT OF VIEW
INTRODUCTION. The Meaning of Music
Part I PRINCIPLES, PROCEDURES, AND RESULTS
CHAPTER ONE. Common Components
Tone
Rhythm
Melody
Harmony
Texture
Expressive Devices
CHAPTER TWO. Principles of Single-Unit Musical Form
One-Part Form
Binary Form
Ternary Form
Rondo Form
Piano Rags and Military Marches
Theme and Variations
The Blues
Big Band and Combo Charts
Sonata-Allegro Design
Contrapuntal Forms
Mutational Form
Through-Composed Forms
CHAPTER THREE. Principles of Multi-Unit Musical Form
The Collection Principle
The Pattern Principle
The Narrative Thread Principle
The Emotional Syndrome Principle
Part II INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTAL FORMS
CHAPTER FOUR. Instruments and Instrumental Combinations
Scientific Categories
Common String-Dominated Ensembles
Common Horn-Dominated Ensembles
CHAPTER FIVE. Instrumental Forms
Suite
Sonata
Concerto
Sonata Form-at-Large
Overture
Symphonic Poem
Concept Album
Miscellaneous Instrumental Forms
Dance
PART III VOCAL AND VOCAL-CHORAL FORMS
CHAPTER SIX. Voice Classification and Singing Styles
Country Voices
African-American Voices
Mainstream American Pop
Rock
Classical Voices
CHAPTER SEVEN. Choral Groups and Vocal Ensembles
CHAPTER EIGHT. Small Secular Forms for Voices
Soloistic Song Types
Soloistic Song Forms
Small Choral Forms
Miscellaneous Forms
CHAPTER NINE. Large Secular Forms for Voices
Song Cycles and Concept Albums
Opera and Opera History
Common Ingredients in Musical Shows
Miscellaneous Shows
CHAPTER TEN. Small Sacred Forms for Voices
Psalms
Hymns
Chorales
Motets
Anthems
Spirituals
Religious Pop Tunes
Miscellaneous Works
CHAPTER ELEVEN. Large Sacred Forms For Voices
Mass
Oratorio
Cantata
New Developments
PART IV SOCIOCULTURAL AND HISTORICAL THREADS
CHAPTER TWELVE. A Theoretical Study Model
CHAPTER THIRTEEN. Classical Music
Cultural Frame of Reference
Sociological Roots - A Teutonic Art
Psychoemotional Traits - Linear Time
Musical Results - Architectural Order
Topics of Concern- Achievement Values
Historical Review
Birth of the Genre - Renaissance
The Baroque Era - Bold
Theatricality
The Classic Period - Reason Reigns
The Romantic Period - The Heart Knows
Modern Times - (a) Early 20th Century
(b) Contemporary Music
CHAPTER FOURTEEN. African-American Music
Cultural Frame of Reference
Sociological Roots - The Black Experience
Psychoemotional Traits - A Communal Art
Musical Results - Dramatic Improvisation
Topics of Concern - Religion/Love/Blues
Historical Review
Birth of the Genre - Blues and Ragtime
The Baroque Era - Dixieland
The Classic Period - Big Band Jazz
The Romantic Period - A Be-Bop Revolution
Modern Times - Free Form/Fusion/Salsa
CHAPTER FIFTEEN. The Broadway Musical
Cultural Frame of Reference
Sociological Roots - The Eastern Seaboard
Psychoemotional Traits - High Energy
Musical Results - Musical Comedy Standards
Topics of Concern - Urban Social Issues
Historical Review
Birth of the Genre - Early Entertainments
The Baroque Era - Follies and Scandals
The Classic Period - The Show Boat Model
The Romantic Period - Rodgers and Others
Modern Times - Something Old/Something New
CHAPTER SIXTEEN. Country Music
Cultural Frame of Reference
Sociological Roots - An Anglo-Celtic Way
Psychoemotional Traits - In Due Time
Musical Results - Keep it Country Clean
Topics of Concern - Religion/Love/Cheatin'
Historical Review
Birth of the Genre - Mountain Music
The Baroque Era - Radio and Records
The Classic Period - Singing Cowboys
The Romantic Period - Country Goes Public
Modern Times - Big Business Now
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN. Rock
Cultural Frame of Reference
Sociological Roots - The Baby Boom
Psychoemotional Traits - Instant Time
Musical Results - A New Beginning
Topics of Concern - Modified Value Systems
Historical Review
Birth of the Genre - White Rhythm and Blues
The Baroque Era - Elvis and Rockabillies
The Classic Period - American Bandstand
The Romantic Period - The British Invasion
Modern Times - MTV/Rap/Metal/Dance Rock
EPILOGUE
INDEX
ISBN:915725010
2nd Edition. Paperback. 1992
$12.95
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