The Musical Mind: The Cognitive Psychology of Music (Oxford Psychology Series, 5)

In this survey of our current knowledge concerning the cognitive psychology of music, the author-a psychologist and practicing musician--examines the mental processes involved in composing, performing, listening to, and "understanding" music, and shows how such skills are acquired.

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