It has often been claimed, and frequently denied, that music derives some or all of its artistic value from the relations in which it stands to the emotions. This book presents and subjects to critical examination the chief theories about the relationship between the art of music and the emotions.
Is there any artistically important connection between music and emotions? Budd examines the theories of music that support and deny such a correction.
Is there any artistically important connection between music and emotions? Budd examines the theories of music that support and deny such a correction.