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An introduction to poetry geared toward the study of song

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Winner of the Wallace Berry Award, sponsored by the Society for Music Theory

“BaileyShea has written a rare kind of book: inviting enough for non-experts, but rigorous enough for scholars. Please read—and listen—with attention!”—Adam Bradley, author of The Poetry of Pop

“Fusing an approach that engages both lyrics and musical content of English-language songs in a wide swath of genres, Lines and Lyrics gives readers the tools and concepts to help them better interpret songs, in an accessible and enjoyable format.”—Victoria Malawey, author of A Blaze of Light in Every Word: Analyzing the Popular Singing Voice

“I can think of no other book that juxtaposes art song and pop song so effectively, in a way that doesn’t privilege one over the other. This is a real achievement, and a must-have for anyone who loves words and songs.”—Stephen Rodgers, University of Oregon

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      Publisher: Yale University Press
      Publication Date: 08/02/2022
      ISBN13: 9780300245677, 978-0300245677
      ISBN10: 030024567X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An introduction to poetry geared toward the study of song

      Trade Review
      Winner of the Wallace Berry Award, sponsored by the Society for Music Theory

      “BaileyShea has written a rare kind of book: inviting enough for non-experts, but rigorous enough for scholars. Please read—and listen—with attention!”—Adam Bradley, author of The Poetry of Pop

      “Fusing an approach that engages both lyrics and musical content of English-language songs in a wide swath of genres, Lines and Lyrics gives readers the tools and concepts to help them better interpret songs, in an accessible and enjoyable format.”—Victoria Malawey, author of A Blaze of Light in Every Word: Analyzing the Popular Singing Voice

      “I can think of no other book that juxtaposes art song and pop song so effectively, in a way that doesn’t privilege one over the other. This is a real achievement, and a must-have for anyone who loves words and songs.”—Stephen Rodgers, University of Oregon

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