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Author Huron, David Brian, author.

Title Voice leading : the science behind the musical art / David Huron.

Publication Info. Cambridge, MA : MIT Press, [2016]

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Description 1 online resource
Physical Medium polychrome
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Introduction -- The canon -- Sources and images -- Principles of image formation -- Auditory masking -- Connecting the dots -- Preference rules -- Types of part-writing -- Embellishing tones -- The feeling of leading -- Chordal-tone doubling -- Direct intervals revisited -- Hierarchical streams -- Scene setting -- The cultural connection -- Ear teasers -- Conclusion.
Summary An accessible scientific explanation for the traditional rules of voice leading, including an account of why listeners find some musical textures more pleasing than others.
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Subject Harmony.
Harmony.
Music -- Psychological aspects.
Music -- Psychological aspects.
Musical perception.
Musical perception.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Huron, David Brian. Voice leading. Cambridge, MA : MIT Press, [2016] 9780262034852 (DLC) 2016004808 (OCoLC)937999182
ISBN 9780262335447 (electronic book)
0262335441 (electronic book)
9780262335430 (electronic book)
0262335433 (electronic book)
9780262034852
0262034859