How Long to Read Audacious Euphony

How Long Does it Take to Read Audacious Euphony?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 3 minutes to read Audacious Euphony by Richard Lawrence Cohn

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Music theorists have long believed that 19th-century triadic progressions idiomatically extend the diatonic syntax of 18th-century classical tonality, and have accordingly unified the two repertories under a single mode of representation. Post-structuralist musicologists have challenged this belief, advancing the view that many romantic triadic progressions exceed the reach of classical syntax and are mobilized as the result of a transgressive, anti-syntactic impulse. In Audacious Euphony, author Richard Cohn takes both of these views to task, arguing that romantic harmony operates under syntactic principles distinct from those that underlie classical tonality, but no less susceptible to systematic definition. Charting this alternative triadic syntax, Cohn reconceives what consonant triads are, and how they relate to one another. In doing so, he shows that major and minor triads have two distinct natures: one based on their acoustic properties, and the other on their ability to voice-lead smoothly to each other in the chromatic universe. Whereas their acoustic nature underlies the diatonic tonality of the classical tradition, their voice-leading properties are optimized by the pan-triadic progressions characteristic of the 19th century. Audacious Euphony develops a set of inter-related maps that organize intuitions about triadic proximity as seen through the lens of voice-leading proximity, using various geometries related to the 19th-century Tonnetz. This model leads to cogent analyses both of particular compositions and of historical trends across the long nineteenth century. Essential reading for music theorists, Audacious Euphony is also a valuable resource for music historians, performers and composers [Publisher description].

How long is Audacious Euphony?

Audacious Euphony by Richard Lawrence Cohn is 237 pages long, and a total of 60,909 words.

This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 74% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Audacious Euphony Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 32 minutes to read Audacious Euphony aloud.

What Reading Level is Audacious Euphony?

Audacious Euphony is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Audacious Euphony?

Audacious Euphony by Richard Lawrence Cohn is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Audacious Euphony by Richard Lawrence Cohn on Amazon click the button below.