{"product_id":"music-9781350193826","title":"Music","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the pivotal role played by ancient \u003ci\u003emousik\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ee\u003c\/i\u003ein all its facetsin the development of musical practices and ideas throughout history. Since antiquity, music has consistently played a significant role in social and cultural life, and although the terms in which it is expressed and the cultural meanings it conveys vary dramatically across different times and geographies, the influence of the ancient Greek concept on modern Western notions is nevertheless striking. In a series of lucid and engaging thematic chapters, Eleonora Rocconi surveys the roles and functions of music from classical antiquity, through the Renaissance and early modern eras, and up to the present day. The discussion is structured around the key concepts, theoretical models, and aesthetic issues at play - from the educational and therapeutic value of music to its place in the ideal of cosmic harmony and its relationship to the senses and emotions - as well as the function of music in debates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Figures Acknowledgements Notes on Dates and Conventions   Introduction: History of an Idea(l)    Chapter I: Key Terms and Concepts    Chapter II: Theoretical Models    Chapter III: Aesthetic Issues    Chapter IV: Occurrences and Recurrences    Chapter V: Looking Ahead    Suggestions for Further Reading Notes  Bibliography  Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738602746199,"sku":"9781350193826","price":23.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350193826.jpg?v=1720049618","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/music-9781350193826","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}