Altogether it is a book that should be required reading for any student
of music, be he composer, performer, or theorist. It clears the air of
many confused notions . . . and lays the groundwork for exhaustive study
of the basic problem of music theory and aesthetics, the relationship
between pattern and meaning.--David Kraehenbuehl, Journal of Music
Theory This is the best study of its kind to have come to the attention
of this reviewer.--Jules Wolffers, The Christian Science Monitor
It is not too much to say that his approach provides a basis for the
meaningful discussion of emotion and meaning in all art.--David P.
McAllester, American Anthropologist
A book which should be read by all who want deeper insights into music
listening, performing, and composing.--Marcus G. Raskin, Chicago
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