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Par CAO HELENE. Les deux tomes des 600 Mots de la musique couvrent l’essentiel du vocabulaire de la musique occidentale dite « savante ». Ce volume A contient les mots concernant la théorie (chromatisme, tonalité), les procédés compositionnels (contrepoint, renversement), les pratiques (basse continue, transposition), les esthétiques et courants musicaux (baroque, style classique, musique spectrale). Le volume B s’attache aux genres et aux structures formelles. Les vocables relatifs à la facture instrumentale, qui appartiennent à un autre domaine, ont donc été écartés, ainsi que la terminologie propre aux traditions orales, musiques extra-européennes et populaires (chanson, jazz, pop, rock, etc.). Les mots les plus importants donnent leur titre aux entrées. Mais au sein des notices, des termes supplémentaires sont également définis (par exemple, « bécarre » apparaît dans la page consacrée à « altération ») : il nous a semblé plus pertinent de mettre immédiatement en perspective des notions intimement liées et d’éviter la formule du dictionnaire qui aurait entraîné un grand nombre de redites. L’intitulé de quelques entrées associe deux ou trois mots (« ambitus, tessiture, registre », ou « chaconne et passacaille »), lorsqu’il s’avère judicieux de les traiter de conserve. Un index regroupe la totalité des termes et permet de retrouver aisément ceux qui ne disposent pas d’entrée propre. Dans le corps du texte, le signe ‡ désigne les mots explicités dans le volume A ; l’astérisque *, ceux qui sont commentés dans le volume B. Afin d’alléger la présentation, les mots les moins « techniques » et les plus familiers (tels air, concert, improvisation, romantisme, tempo) ne portent pas systématiquement de signe de renvoi. Ces signes sont également absents des citations et des titres d’œuvres. Par souci de lisibilité et d’accessibilité, les exemples musicaux des œuvres anciennes sont imprimés en notation moderne et l’orthographe des citations anciennes est actualisée. La date indiquée à la suite d’une oeuvre correspond à l’année de son achèvement. Lorsque la composition s’étend sur un nombre d’années conséquent et qu’il nous semble utile de donner cette information, la date de début de composition est précisée en sus de celle de fin. La date d’édition se substitue à la date de composition lorsque celle-ci reste inconnue./ Solfège/Formation Musicale / Formation Musicale

This book provides a clear introduction to the musical forms and structures that have been used by composers from the 17th century onward. Dealing first with the terms phrase and cadence it extends from simple binary and ternary forms to cover all the principal classical forms - sonata from varied types of sonata form rondo form the concerto air with variations and so forth - with analyses of key works.

Fifty Christmas Carols-The volumes of Carols For Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world.Carols For Choirs 1 includes 50 varied carols for every occasion including newly-arranged classics as well as original compositions written specially for this compilation.

Form as Harmony in Rock Music investigates the formal-harmonic structures of classic rock of the 1960s 70s and 80s demonstrating how artists across decades and genres have unified under similar compositional structures and a single musical style.

This collection presents a varied repertoire by J. S. Bach arranged for the Organ by Martin Setchell.Bringing a wealth of popular pieces under the fingers and feet of intermediate players this volume caters for all parts of the church service as well as providing recital repertoire and popular encores.Taking its cue from the Baroque practice of transcription and with the needs of modern players in mind Bach Transcriptions For Organ presents a set of pieces with wide and varied use and makes a valuable addition to any organist's repertoire.This volume includes:A selection of varied repertoire by J.S. Bach in new arrangements for the Organ.16 pieces from a cross-section of the master's instrumental and Choral works.Practical new transcriptions by a leading concert organist suited to most Organs.Music suitable for all parts of a church service - preludes postludes and communion pieces - as well as recital repertoire and popular encores.A host of well-known favourites including the Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No. 2 the slow movement of the Double Violin Concerto and the Pastoral Symphony from the Christmas Oratorio as well as less familiar works.

Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos assist in a progressive technical development from 'twinkle, twinkle' in Book 1 to music by Vivaldi in Book 5. / Formation Musicale

The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With carols for Advent Christmas New Year and Epiphany and a fabulous range accessible quality material this is a must-have collection for all choirs at Christmas.

The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With carols for Advent Christmas New Year and Epiphany and a fabulous range of accessible quality material this is a must-have collection for all choirs at Christmas. 56 flexibly scored carols Suitable for mixed choirs upper-voice choirs choirs with few men unison choirs small choirs and all other groups New flexible arrangements of traditional carols and modern favourites Brandnew carols written specially for the collection Variety of composers including Kerry Andrew Malcolm Archer Alan Bullard Bob Chilcott Stephen Cleobury Cecilia McDowall John Rutter Mack Wilberg and David Willcocks Wide range of material from Medieval to the present day and including wassails gallery carols world carols and spirituals Accessible keyboard accompaniments suitable for Organ (with or without pedals) or Piano