Music in the Life of Man

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»An absorbing and lively account, beautifully illustrated with masterpieces of painting, sculpture, and architecture, showing how music has influenced, inspired, and enriched the life of man.« This book is particularly suitable for courses in the humanities and the esthetics of music. It brings into focus, for the general public, most of the functions that music performs in our lives. Problems per- taining to music that vex, and not infrequently rob us of enjoyment, are examined with a fresh viewpoint. Out of this examination new musical insights emerge, the Muse of song appears in her original purity with a voice that is strong and clear. Her song fulfills the needs of all mankind and the needs of each of us. COVER TITLE PAGE IMPRINT PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CONTENTS I. Creative Process in the Arts and Sciences Theologian Philosopher Scientist Psychologist Sociologist Novelist Painter Poet Musician Summary Notes II. The Elements of Music Rhythm Melody Harmony and Polyphony Intervals Scales Keys Form Summary Notes III. Musical Values Sacred Values—Jews, Catholics, Protestants Secular Values—Origins and Influences, Greece and Rome, Three Faiths Political Values—Greece, Rome, Nationalism Esthetic Values—Composer, Listener, Performer, Critic Summary Notes IV. The Relationship of Music to the Other Arts Five Senses Seven Arts Verse and Prose—Greek, Christian, Renaissance to Romantic Age, Modern Bards and Narrators, "Blessed. Surens” Visual and Auditory Arts—Dance, Painting, Drama, Architecture Summary Notes V. The Relationship of Music to Science Metaphysics Mathematics Music Machines Summary Notes VI. The Practical Applications of Music Therapy—Historical, Modern Practice Work—The Laborer, Industry Education—Histortical, Function Entertainment—Graces and Demons, Jazz Summary Notes VII. Beliefs and Myths about Music Traditions Dogmatism Humanism Myths Mysticism Prophecy Summary Notes GLOSSARY OF NAMES GLOSSARY OF TERMS BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX