Music in Shakespeare
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Music in Shakespeare by Christopher R Wilson
Musical references, allusions to music, and music stage directions abound in Shakespeare, ranging from simple trumpet flourishes to sophisticated, philosophical allegory. Music in Shakespeare: A Dictionary identifies all musical terms found in the Shakespeare canon. An A-Z of over 300 entries includes a definition of each musical term in its historical and theoretical context, and explores the extent of Shakespeare's use of musical imagery across the full range of his dramatic and poetic work. Music in Shakespeare also analyses the usage of musical instruments and sound effects on the Shakespearean stage, providing descriptions of the instruments employed in the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatres. This is a comprehensive reference guide for scholars and students with interests ranging from the thematic and allegorical relevance of music in Shakespeare's works to the history of performance. It is also aimed at the growing number of directors and actors concerned with recovering the staging conditions of the early modern theatre.
This book maintains the high quality of previous volumes in the Athlone Shakespeare Dictionary Series..This is an authoritative volume that will be an important addition to collections in Elizabethan literature and music."- -- American Reference Books Annual
'essential reading for historians and performers alike.'Ros King, Times Literary Supplement, 2007 -- Ros King * Times Literary Supplement *
'essential reading for historians and performers alike.'Ros King, Times Literary Supplement, 2007 -- Ros King * Times Literary Supplement *
Christopher R. Wilson is Professor of Music in the School of Drama, Music, and Screen at the University of Hull, UK.
Michela Calore is an independent scholar who specializes in the staging conditions of the Elizabethan theatre.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781472520319 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472520319 |
| Title | Music in Shakespeare |
| Author | Christopher R Wilson |
| Series | Arden Shakespeare Dictionaries |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2014-02-27 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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