Lines and Lyrics: An Introduction to Poetry and Song
Matt BaileyShea, "Lines and Lyrics: An Introduction to Poetry and Song"
English | ISBN: 030024567X | 2021 | 272 pages | PDF | 6 MB
English | ISBN: 030024567X | 2021 | 272 pages | PDF | 6 MB
An introduction to poetry geared toward the study of song
“Fusing an approach that engages both lyrics and musical content of English-language songs in a wide swath of genres, Lines and Lyrics gives readers the tools and concepts to help them better interpret songs, in an accessible and enjoyable format.”—Victoria Malawey, author of A Blaze of Light In Every Word: Analyzing the Popular Singing Voice
“I can think of no other book that juxtaposes art song and pop song so effectively, in a way that doesn’t privilege one over the other. This is a real achievement, and a must-have for anyone who loves words and songs.”—Stephen Rodgers, University of Oregon
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