{"product_id":"psychology-of-music-9781138124684","title":"Psychology of Music","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePsychology of Music: From Sound to Significance\u003c\/i\u003e (2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e edition), the authors consider music on a broad scale, from its beginning as an acoustical signal to its different manifestations across cultures. In their second edition, the authors apply the same richness of depth and scope that was a hallmark of the first edition of this text. In addition, having laid out the topography of the field in the original book, the second edition puts greater emphasis on linking academic learning to real-world contexts, and on including compelling topics that appeal to students' natural curiosity. Chapters have been updated with approximately 500 new citations to reflect advances in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe organization of the book remains the same as the first edition, while chapters have been updated and often expanded with new topics. ''Part I: Foundations'' explores the acoustics of sound, the auditory system, and responses to music in the brain. ''Part II: The Perception and Cog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Tan, Pfordresher, and Harré have thoroughly revised and updated \u003ci\u003ePsychology of Music: From Sound to Significance\u003c\/i\u003e with great success. They maintain the logical progression of topics from the earlier version, but each chapter incorporates new and intriguing material, ranging from practical problems in learning and performing music to philosophical issues concerning how music conveys meaning. Topics are seamlessly integrated across chapters with valuable cross-references and clear links are drawn between the classic studies and the vibrant, contemporary research. Technical jargon is avoided, at the same time providing satisfying descriptions of important methodologies. Anyone involved in music, as performer or listener, will find an engaging array of ideas about music and human thought and emotion - and many fascinating, unanswered questions.’ - \u003cem\u003eCarol Lynne Krumhansl, Professor of Psychology, Cornell University, US\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The authors' revision of Psychology of Music: From Sound to Significance provides students and instructors with a rich and deep resource for learning about the field of music psychology. Approachable in its language and sweeping in scope, this text introduces readers to the many areas of scientific research into the powerful, deeply human experiences of listeners and performers, children and adults. I have used the first edition as a text in my undergraduate survey course for years and highly recommend this book as an excellent choice, both in the classroom and for the independent learner.’ - \u003ci\u003eRichard Ashley, Associate Professor of Music, Cognitive Science, and Cognitive Neuroscience, Northwestern University, US; Co-Editor, Routledge Companion to Music Cognition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the authors Preface to the second edition Notes to instructors Acknowledgments 1. The scope of psychology of music \u003cstrong\u003ePart I. Foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e 2. The acoustics of music 3. Auditory perception and the neurophysiology of hearing 4. Cognitive neuroscience and the music-language link \u003cstrong\u003ePart II. The perception and cognition of music\u003c\/strong\u003e 5. Perception of musical pitch and melody 6. Perception of musical time 7. Analysis and cognition of musical structure \u003cstrong\u003ePart III. Development, learning, and performance\u003c\/strong\u003e 8. Emergence of auditory and music perception 9. Early musical development 10. Practice and musical expertise 11. The psychology of music performance \u003cstrong\u003ePart IV. The meaning and significance of music\u003c\/strong\u003e 12. The social psychology of music 13. The question of meaning in music 14. The emotional power of music 15. Culture and music. Appendix: The chapters in action. References. Name index. Subject index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019460247895,"sku":"9781138124684","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138124684.jpg?v=1750780342","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/psychology-of-music-9781138124684","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}