Metamorphoses

Problem-Solving Strategies in Musical Structure
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-631-93777-8
Verlag: Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften

Buch, Englisch, 260 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 439 g

In a striking theoretical re-positioning, Barbara Barry proposes that problem-solving, as in scientific theory, asks strategic questions of “how” and “why” important musical compositions work the way they do. She focuses on three criteria of investigation: identity, implementation and intrusion, in order to define normative frameworks of style and form. These normative constructs provide frames of reference by which to evaluate powerful innovation in music, and in larger contexts of art, literature and the history of ideas.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Barry, Barbara

Über Autor(innen)

In a striking theoretical re-positioning, the author proposes that problem-solving, as in scientific theory, asks strategic questions of “how” and “why” important musical compositions work the way they do. She focuses on three criteria of investigation: identity, implementation and intrusion, in order to define normative frameworks of style and form. These normative constructs provide frames of reference by which to evaluate powerful innovation in music, and in larger contexts of art, literature and the history of ideas.