“Understanding” “Music”

© Araks Shahinyan, 2020

Understanding “Music” Differently

 Music as a mental process

 Linguistics and “Music”

Understanding “Music” Etymology

“Music” Երաժշտություն
(yerazhshtutyun)

“Muse”* Ferashtú/Parastú*

“Men”* Nowhere
 Understanding Baroque
in terms of music

When did the term “Baroque ”come to being?

Early 20th century, described music from the period of
~1600-1750 originated in Italy.
 What does “Baroque” (“du barocque”)mean?
Originally – a misshapen pearl. Later – bizzare,
irregular, uneven.
To whom was the musical term first applied to?
Jean-Philippe Rameau, a French composer (1683-
1764)
Understanding Baroque
in terms of music

"I try to conceal art with art."

Jean-Philippe Rameau
(1683-1764)

“HIPPOLYTE ET ARICIE”
“Understanding” “Music”

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