- 342 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
About this book
Questions of musical accessibility are relevant to most musical contexts but what does this term mean, how do we make contact with music and how do we decide what music to listen to? In The Accessibility of Music Jochen Eisentraut argues that musical judgements are often based upon implicit attitudes to accessibility, which need to be identified and exposed. Surveying a range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, aesthetics and cultural theory, Eisentraut investigates how and why music becomes accessible and the impact of accessibility on musical and social hierarchies. The book is structured around three major case studies: punk vs progressive rock, Vaughan Williams and his ideas on art and folk music, and Brazilian samba, both in situ and in a global context. These are used to reveal aspects of musical accessibility at work and serve as a springboard for discussions that challenge accepted ideas of musical value and meaning.
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Subtopic
Music History & CriticismTable of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part I An outline topography of musical accessibility
- 1 What is musical accessibility?
- 2 Society, atonality, psychology
- Part II Accessibility discourse in rock, and cultural change
- 3 Case study 1: ‘prog’ rock/punk rock – sophistication, directness and shock
- 4 Zeitgeist: accessibility in flux
- Part III A valiant failure? New art music and the people
- 5 Case study 2: Vaughan Williams’ National Music in context
- 6 Art music, vernacular music and accessibility
- Part IV Accessibility, identity and social action
- 7 Case study 3a: accessibility in action – Bahia, Brazil
- 8 Case study 3b: samba in Wales – how is adopted music accessible?
- Part V Themes
- 9 Some key concepts
- Postscript
- Glossary of neologisms
- Bibliography
- Index
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access The Accessibility of Music by Jochen Eisentraut in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Media & Performing Arts & Music History & Criticism. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.