Description
Key is one of the simplest building blocks of music and is among the foundational properties of a work's musical identity-so why isn't it a standard parameter in discussing film music? Key Constellations: Interpreting Tonality in Film is the first book to investigate film soundtracks-including original scoring, preexisting music, and sound effects-through the lens of large-scale tonality. Exploring compelling analytical examples from numerous popular films, Tahirih Motazedian shows how key and pitch analysis of film music can reveal hidden layers of narrative meaning, giving readers exciting new ways to engage with their favorite films and soundtracks.
About the Author
Tahirih Motazedian is Assistant Professor of Music at Vassar College. Before her career in music theory, she worked for NASA as a planetary scientist and mission operations specialist.
Book Information
ISBN 9780520382152
Author Tahirih Motazedian
Format Hardback
Page Count 198
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
