TSETSOS MARKOS / ELEMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTS OF MUSIC

A philosophical introduction to musicology What is the relationship between music and time? How can we understand the meaning of form in it? Why does music have such an effect on emotion? What is the meaning of music and what is the nature of music interpretation? How should we evaluate music? What is the relationship of music to society, culture and human nature? This small book tries to give some first answers to these central questions, which have occupied the musicological thought for a long time, offering at the same time triggers for further study and reflection. Written in a language that is as simple and accessible as possible, the book is aimed not only at music students and university students, but also at those informed listeners who are interested in the nature and social function of their favorite art.