Critical Musicology and the Responsibility of Response

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The collection delves into the intricate relationship between music and cultural meaning, examining how our responses to music shape and are shaped by societal contexts. Comprising sixteen essays, primarily from the late 1980s onward, it highlights the evolution of critical musicology. An introductory essay by Kramer outlines the intellectual journey of this field and the significant role these writings have played in advancing critical thought in music studies.