Key is one of the simplest building blocks of music and is among the foundational properties of a work’s musical identity—so why isn’t it a standard parameter in discussing film music? Key Constellations: Interpreting Tonality in Film is the first book to investigate film soundtracks—including original scoring, preexisting music, and sound effects—through the lens of large-scale tonality. Exploring compelling analytical examples from numerous popular films, Táhirih Motazedian shows how key and pitch analysis of film music can reveal hidden layers of narrative meaning, giving readers exciting new ways to engage with their favorite films and soundtracks.
By:
Táhirih Motazedian Imprint: University of California Press Country of Publication: United States Volume: 4 Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 272g ISBN:9780520382169 ISBN 10: 0520382161 Series:California Studies in Music, Sound, and Media Pages: 198 Publication Date:22 December 2023 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Táhirih Motazedian is Assistant Professor of Music at Vassar College. Before her career in music theory, she worked for NASA as a planetary scientist and mission operations specialist.