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This text provides the first comprehensive examination of pictographic notation. Pictographic musical notation represents the relevant instruments themselves rendered visually rather than verbally. Used most extensively in contemporary publications between the 1950s and 1980s, its popularity has waned in recent years. This expertly researched work displays the resourcefulness and inventiveness of 20th century orchestrators.
Providing a detailed examination of pictographic score notation, this unique book passes over 60 years of contemporary composition and score publications. Divided into three sections, this work describes instrumental pictographs, stage diagrams, and pictographic performance directives. In addition to the thoroughly researched information and extensive technique illustrations, commentary on individual examples and frequent cross-referencing of related examples, differentiate this work from other journal articles and notation texts.
Table of Contents
Instrumental Pictographs
Percussion Instruments
Standard Percussion Instruments
Nonstandard Percussion Instruments
Exotica
Keyboard Instruments
Plucked Instruments
Woodwind and Brass Instruments
String Instruments
Stage Diagrams
Stage Diagram Headings
Percussion Ensembles
Percussion Ensemble and Solo Instrument(s) or Voice(s)
Chamber Ensembles
Chamber Ensemble and Solo Instrument(s) or Voice(s)
Orchestra or Symphonic Band
Orchestra (or Symphonic Band) and Solo Instrument(s) or Voice(s)
Electronic Components
Pictographic Performance Directives
Percussion Instruments
Keyboard Instruments
Plucked Instruments
Woodwind Instruments
Brass Instruments
String Instruments
Bibliography
Publisher List
Index (Composers and Works)
Product details
| Published | May 12 1998 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 296 |
| ISBN | 9780313304699 |
| Imprint | Greenwood |
| Dimensions | 235 x 156 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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