Metronome / Matthew H. Birkhold.
| Author/creator | Birkhold, Matthew H. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | [1.] |
| Publication Info | New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Object lessons |
| Contents | Introduction -- Authority -- Training -- Anxiety -- Rebellion -- Beauty -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "When the metronome was invented in 1815, it transformed the music world. Composers could now guide-and constrain-players of their works. Musicians ostensibly gained a tool to guide them to perfection. Giants of classical music like Beethoven embraced the metronome early on (its steady tick can even be heard in the eighth symphony), but fights soon erupted that have persisted today. Some consider the metronome an essential part of music instruction, others believe it creates mindless players and inhibits art. While weaving together examples from music, literature, and psychology, as well as the philosophical musings of scientists and artists, Metronome uncovers the surprising and fraught history of a timeless object"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2025010251 |
| ISBN | 9798765108871 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |