Chapter 3Domain and Elements of Music
This chapter presents an overview of the elements of music, as commonly found within the context of recorded popular song, and some analysis methods or techniques that might be particularly relevant to recording analysis. To more deeply understand how the record shapes the song, an understanding of what comprises the song (which is in large part ‘music’) is central. Within any recording analysis, an examination of music elements (in any level of detail deemed appropriate) may be within the goals of an analysis. Traditional analytical techniques, theory and common practice may or may not apply or be relevant, depending on the individual song. Popular music has many styles; its materials have many places of ...
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