Dissonant Harmony: A New Principle Of Musical And Social Organization

By D. Rudhyar

Book Overview

Dissonant Harmony: A New Principle of Musical and Social Organization by Dane Rudhyar is a groundbreaking exploration of the relationship between music and society. The book argues for a new approach to musical composition and performance that emphasizes the dissonant and discordant elements of music, rather than the traditional emphasis on harmony and consonance. Rudhyar argues that this new approach to music reflects the complexity and diversity of modern society, and that it has the potential to transform our understanding of both music and social organization. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including philosophy, psychology, and cultural theory, Dissonant Harmony offers a provocative and insightful analysis of the role of music in contemporary culture. Whether you are a musician, a music lover, or simply interested in the intersection of music and society, this book is an essential read.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Rudhyar Collection of Seed Ideas, by D. Rudhyar. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766176827.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161560823
• ISBN13: 9781161560824
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"