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МЕЛОДИЈАТА, НЕЈЗИНОТО ВЛИЈАНИЕ И МОЌ КАКО УСЛОВ ВО МУЗИЧКАТА ИНТЕРПРЕТАЦИЈА
Melody, its Influence and Power as a Condition in Musical Interpretation

Author(s): Ognenka Gerasimovska-Dimitrovska
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music
Published by: Институт за македонска литература
Keywords: melody; musical interpretation; performance contexts; meaning of music; emotional responses

Summary/Abstract: The primary objective of this research paper is to explore the power and influence of melody on musical interpretation and its role in conveying musical ideas, particularly in educational and performative contexts. Understanding the fundamental nature of music and its communicative function is crucial for a thorough analysis of the musical style in which a work is created. Composers, performers, theorists from various schools and styles, as well as aestheticians and critics, converge on the idea that music possesses a specific meaning that significantly impacts both productive and reproductive activities within the realm of musical art. At the heart of this process lies a commitment to fostering positive outcomes in education and enhancing the listener's experience. This paper will focus on several key questions: What constitutes the meaning of music? What processes does it communicate? What triggers emotional responses or states of affect within music? Additionally, how does music evoke emotions while simultaneously moderating the pursuit of their realization? By addressing these questions, this research aims to provide deeper insights into the role of melody in musical experience and its educational significance.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 30
  • Page Range: 111-118
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Macedonian
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