How Long to Read Understanding Music

How Long Does it Take to Read Understanding Music?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Understanding Music by Roger Scruton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Roger Scruton first addressed this topic in his celebrated book The Aesthetics of Music (OUP) and in this new book he applies the theory to the practice and examines a number of composers and musical forms. His continued fascination with Wagner provides much interesting content but he also deals near-death blows to his favorite targets like Pierre Boulez and Hoagy Carmichael. His legal encounter with The Pet Shop Boys is well documented (they sued him for libel in 1999) and the book closes with a devastating chapter on pop music, containing more controversial views that readers will relish....

How long is Understanding Music?

Understanding Music by Roger Scruton is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Understanding Music Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Understanding Music aloud.

What Reading Level is Understanding Music?

Understanding Music is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Understanding Music?

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