Kivy and Langer on expressiveness in music
Kivy and Langer on expressiveness in music
Author(s): Albert van der SchootSubject(s): Music, Aesthetics, Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: Muzikološki institut SANU
Keywords: emotion; expressiveness vs. expression; physiological vs. cognitive views; symbolism; musical significance;
Summary/Abstract: From 1980 onwards, Peter Kivy has put forward that music does not so much express emotions but rather is expressive of emotions. The character of the music does not represent the character or mood of the composer, but refl ects his knowledge of emotional life. Unfortunately, Kivy fails to give credit to Susanne Langer, who brought these views to the fore as early as 1942, claiming that the vitality of music lies in expressiveness, not in expression.
Journal: Muzikologija
- Issue Year: 1/2013
- Issue No: 14
- Page Range: 191-200
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English