Metaphor is an important tool for describing musical structure and interpretation. Recent research suggests that metaphor goes beyond a linguistic device; we use conceptual metaphor frameworks and cross-domain mapping based upon our embodied experiences to understand our world around us. I review the linguistic origins of metaphor theory and show how the purview of metaphor theory has recently extended into cognitive domains through a case study, primarily using the work of metaphor scholar Zoltán Kövecses. I then review how two prominent music theorists--Michael Spitzer and Lawrence Zbikowski--have developed current theories of metaphor to refine their approach to music analysis. These sources provide an effective backdrop into my case study of isomorphic conceptual underpinnings of metaphors used in two prominent analytical essays in music theory, Donald F. Tovey's, "Tonality" and David Lewin's "Music Theory, Phenomenology, and Modes of Perception." Finally I utilize conceptual metaphor and cross-domain mapping to support my analysis of the tonal role of C♯/D♭ in Beethoven String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, op. 59, no. 1, first movement, and hexatonic cycles in Schubert Piano Trio in E♭ Major, D. 929, first movement. My analyses aim to elucidate the isomorphic aspects of evocative and useful metaphors in music analysis that help us engage with music in a deeper, nuanced manner.
Thesis
Isomorphic aspects of conceptual metaphor in music analysis
University of Iowa
Master of Arts (MA), University of Iowa
Spring 2014
DOI: 10.17077/etd.tbmb8dir
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- Title: Subtitle
- Isomorphic aspects of conceptual metaphor in music analysis
- Creators
- Matthew Park Custer - University of Iowa
- Contributors
- Jennifer Iverson (Advisor)Robert C. Cook (Committee Member)Nathan R. Platte (Committee Member)
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (MA), University of Iowa
- Degree in
- Music
- Date degree season
- Spring 2014
- Publisher
- University of Iowa
- DOI
- 10.17077/etd.tbmb8dir
- Number of pages
- vii, 106 pages
- Copyright
- Copyright 2014 Matthew Park Custer
- Language
- English
- Description illustrations
- illustrations, music
- Description bibliographic
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-106).
- Academic Unit
- School of Music
- Record Identifier
- 9983776827302771
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