The Evolution of the Art of MusicD. Appleton, 1906 - 342 pagini |
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Pagina 3
... skill in designing , because the subjects which move the artist to express himself are so obvious to all men ; but nevertheless the most permanent works of the painting art are not those which are mere skilful imitations of nature , but ...
... skill in designing , because the subjects which move the artist to express himself are so obvious to all men ; but nevertheless the most permanent works of the painting art are not those which are mere skilful imitations of nature , but ...
Pagina 5
... extravagances by like means ; and , as Cicero long ago observed , the power of a great speaker often depends not so much on what he says , as upon the skill with • which he uses the expressive tones of his voice PRELIMINARIES 5.
... extravagances by like means ; and , as Cicero long ago observed , the power of a great speaker often depends not so much on what he says , as upon the skill with • which he uses the expressive tones of his voice PRELIMINARIES 5.
Pagina 54
... skill and subtlety which enhances the effect of the whole . For the little figure is approached first from D , next from C , next from A , and last from E ; and in the last case the figure itself is neatly varied by raising the pitch of ...
... skill and subtlety which enhances the effect of the whole . For the little figure is approached first from D , next from C , next from A , and last from E ; and in the last case the figure itself is neatly varied by raising the pitch of ...
Pagina 58
... skill of more or less cultivated musicians . The ornamental qualities are characteristic features of nearly all Oriental music , and demand more than passing consideration . With genuine Orientals the love of unmeaning decorative ...
... skill of more or less cultivated musicians . The ornamental qualities are characteristic features of nearly all Oriental music , and demand more than passing consideration . With genuine Orientals the love of unmeaning decorative ...
Pagina 65
... skill in putting things to effective issues improves , the repetitions are varied to enhance the interest . The following for its size is very comprehensive . It comes from Bas Quercy : - Lento . A B A A Each clause ends on a different ...
... skill in putting things to effective issues improves , the repetitions are varied to enhance the interest . The following for its size is very comprehensive . It comes from Bas Quercy : - Lento . A B A A Each clause ends on a different ...
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Pagina 218 - My idea was that the overture ought to indicate the subject and prepare the spectators for the character of the piece they are about to see; that the instruments ought to be introduced in proportion to the degree of interest and passion in the words...
Pagina i - Heredity." $1.50. 42. ANTS, BEES, AND WASPS. A Record of Observations of the Habits of the Social Hymenoptera. By Sir JOHN LUBBOCK, Bart., FRS, DCL, LL.
Pagina 7 - The rhythmic music is then defined only by the pulses, and has no change of pitch ; while purely melodic music has change of pitch, but no definition or regularity of impulse. The latter is frequently met with among savage races, and even as near the homes of highest art as the outof-the-way corners of the British Isles. Pure, unalloyed rhythmic music is found in most parts of the uncivilised globe; and the degree of excitement to which it can give rise, when the mere beating of a drum or tom-tom...
Pagina 244 - Parisian one into the shade in every respect. The general quality of the musical thoughts is finer, richer, and more interesting; while the purely orchestral effects, especially in the slow movement, are among the most successful things of the kind he ever achieved. And finally the three great symphonies which he wrote in Vienna in 1788 represent the highest level in idea and style and in every distinguished quality of art he ever attained to. They are the crown of his life's work; for in them he...