| Edition |
5th ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (521 pages) |
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data file rda |
| Contents |
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Music, a phenomenon of people, society, and culture -- Chapter 3. Functional applications of music in contemporary life -- Chapter 4. Psychoacoustical foundations -- Chapter 5. Rhythmic foundations -- Chapter 6. Melodic and harmonic foundations -- Chapter 7. Foundations of performance, improvisation, and composition -- Chapter 8. Affective behaviors and music -- Chapter 9. Musical preferences -- Chapter 10. Musical ability and learning -- Chapter 11. Future research directions -- Author index -- Subject index. |
| Note |
Description based upon print version of record. |
| Summary |
The fifth edition of Psychological Foundations of Musical Behavior appears at a time of continuing worldwide anxiety and turmoil. We have learned a lot about human musical behavior, and we have some understanding of how music can meet diverse human needs. In this exceptional new edition, the authors have elected to continue a ?one volume? coverage of a broad array of topics, guided by three criteria: The text is comprehensive in its coverage of diverse areas comprising music psychology; it is comprehensible to the reader; and it is contemporary in its inclusion of information gathered in recen |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Music -- Psychological aspects.
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MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- Appreciation.
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Music -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01030418
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| Added Author |
Boyle, J. David.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780398088033 |
| ISBN |
9780398088057 |
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0398088055 |
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9780398088033 |
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0398088039 |
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9780398088040 |
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0398088047 |
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