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Music, Language, and Cognition
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Exploring the intersection of music and philosophy, this collection features Peter Kivy's influential essays that delve into various topics such as the origins of music, the expressive medium of opera, and the significance of music in film. Kivy also examines the concept of an 'ideal' performance and debates the meaning of absolute music. Spanning his career, these writings provide profound insights into the cognitive and linguistic aspects of music, making a significant contribution to the understanding of its philosophical dimensions.
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Music, Language, and Cognition, Peter Kivy
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- 2007
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- Title
- Music, Language, and Cognition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Kivy
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN13
- 9780199217656
- Category
- Art / Culture
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- Exploring the intersection of music and philosophy, this collection features Peter Kivy's influential essays that delve into various topics such as the origins of music, the expressive medium of opera, and the significance of music in film. Kivy also examines the concept of an 'ideal' performance and debates the meaning of absolute music. Spanning his career, these writings provide profound insights into the cognitive and linguistic aspects of music, making a significant contribution to the understanding of its philosophical dimensions.