How Long to Read The Musical Language of Berlioz

How Long Does it Take to Read The Musical Language of Berlioz?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 34 minutes to read The Musical Language of Berlioz by Julian Rushton

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

Description

This book is an analytical and critical study of Berlioz's unique musical style. It does not undertake to analyse all his works, but rather to separate characteristic elements and observe them in action. Berlioz's writings and those of his critics are called upon to help focus the discussion. Part I includes material on the sources of Berlioz's idiosyncrasy and a discussion of fundamental pitch elements. Part II pursues this discussion into textural, contrapuntal and orchestral features, and considers melody and rhythm. Part III deals with whole musical forms, vocal and instrumental. The book includes copious musical illustration, much of it analytical reduction, and the expressive purpose of the features analysed is fully considered. The conclusion is that Berlioz's musical language is inescapably peculiar, though not necessarily inept; features which seem inexplicable in the light of compositional theory nearly always contribute to the musical and expressive exactness of communication.

How long is The Musical Language of Berlioz?

The Musical Language of Berlioz by Julian Rushton is 332 pages long, and a total of 83,664 words.

This makes it 112% the length of the average book. It also has 102% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Musical Language of Berlioz Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 37 minutes to read The Musical Language of Berlioz aloud.

What Reading Level is The Musical Language of Berlioz?

The Musical Language of Berlioz 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.

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