Music theory
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| '''Music theory''' is the study of how music is written and played. Music theory distills and analyzes the fundamental [[parameter (music)|parameters]] or [[elements of music]]—[[rhythm]], [[harmony]] ([[Diatonic function|harmonic function]]), [[melody]], [[structure]], [[Musical form|form]], and [[Texture (music)|texture]]. | '''Music theory''' is the study of how music is written and played. Music theory distills and analyzes the fundamental [[parameter (music)|parameters]] or [[elements of music]]—[[rhythm]], [[harmony]] ([[Diatonic function|harmonic function]]), [[melody]], [[structure]], [[Musical form|form]], and [[Texture (music)|texture]]. | ||
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"Writing about music is like dancing about architecture". "As far as biological cause and effect are concerned, music is useless. It shows no signs of design for attaining a goal such as long life, grandchildren, or the accurate perception and prediction of the world." --How the Mind Works (1997) by Steven Pinker |
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Music theory is the study of how music is written and played. Music theory distills and analyzes the fundamental parameters or elements of music—rhythm, harmony (harmonic function), melody, structure, form, and texture.
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See also
- David Toop
- Music criticism
- Music journalism
- Pitch (psychophysics)
- AP Music Theory
- Theory of painting
- Musicology
- List of music theorists
- Evolutionary musicology
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