A Generative Theory of Tonal Music

Fred Lerdahl (Columbia University), Ray S. Jackendoff (Philosophy - A&S)

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MIT Press
03 June 1996

Theory of music & musicology; Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830); Cognition & cognitive psychology

Series: A Generative Theory of Tonal Music

A search for a grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics.

This work, which has become a classic in music theory since its original publication in 1983, models music understanding from the perspective of cognitive science.

The point of departure is a search for the grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics.

The theory, which is illustrated with numerous examples from Western classical music, relates the aural surface of a piece to the musical structure unconsciously inferred by the experienced listener. From the viewpoint of traditional music theory, it offers many innovations in notation as well as in the substance of rhythmic and reductional theory.

By: Fred Lerdahl (Columbia University), Ray S. Jackendoff (Philosophy - A&S)
Imprint: MIT Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 816g
ISBN: 9780262621076
ISBN 10: 026262107X
Series: A Generative Theory of Tonal Music
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 03 June 1996
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Frd Lerdahl is Fritz Reiner Professor of Musical Composition at Columbia University. Ray Jackendoff is Seth Merrin Professor of Philosophy and Codirector of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University. He is the author of many books, including Foundations of Language.