But philosophers whose views have been summarized thus far weren’t talking as philosophers of music. Music interested them in terms extrinsic to itself, in its observable results; in its connections with dance, religious ritual, or festive rites; because of its alliance with words; or for some other extramusical consideration. The solely frequent denominator to be found, except Art & Music for the recognition of various varieties of music, is the acknowledgment of its reference to the emotional life, and right here, to make sure, is that problematic energy of the art to maneuver. Various extramusical preoccupations are the raison d’être of “contextualist” explanations of music, which are concerned with its relation to the human environment.
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