{"product_id":"music-place-and-identity-in-italian-urban-soundscapes-circa-15501860-9780367748425","title":"Music, Place, and Identity in Italian Urban Soundscapes circa 1550-1860","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMusic, Place, and Identity in Italian Urban Soundscapes circa 1550-1860 explores the role of music in the physical, cultural, and civic spaces of Italian cities from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century, demonstrating how music and sound were intimately connected to changing social and political practices. It offers a critical redefinition of the core concept of soundscape and investigates how sounds and musics have contributed to the construction of human identities and communities. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 322 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 July 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic, Place, and Identity in Italian Urban Soundscapes circa 1550-1860\u003c\/strong\u003e presents fresh insights into the multifaceted role of music in the physical, cultural, and civic realms of Italian cities from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. Spanning thirteen chapters, contributors delve into the intricate interplay between sound and space within these urban contexts, showcasing how music and sound were intricately intertwined with evolving social and political practices. The volume offers a critical reevaluation of the fundamental concept of soundscape, examining musical practices through the lenses of territory, space, representation, and identity. This exploration is divided into five parts:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoundscape, Phonosphere, and Urban History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this section, contributors explore the dynamic relationship between sound and space within urban environments. They demonstrate how music and sound shaped the spatial experiences and perceptions of individuals and communities, influencing social interactions, cultural practices, and urban development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrban Soundscapes across Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chapters in this section examine the evolution of urban soundscapes over different historical periods. Contributors analyze how musical practices, technologies, and cultural trends influenced the composition, performance, and reception of music in urban spaces, highlighting the changing dynamics and cultural significance of urban soundscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrban Soundscapes and Acoustic Communities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe contributors in this section examine the role of acoustic communities in shaping urban soundscapes. They explore the ways in which specific groups, such as musicians, performers, or residents, contribute to the creation, performance, and appreciation of music in urban environments, fostering a sense of belonging and identity among participants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrban Soundscapes in Literary Sources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chapters in this section explore the representation of urban soundscapes in literary sources, such as novels, poems, and essays. 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They explore the use of digital technologies, such as audio recordings, virtual reality, and interactive mapping, to capture, preserve, and interpret the sounds of urban spaces, enabling a broader understanding and appreciation of urban heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic, Place, and Identity in Italian Urban Soundscapes circa 1550-1860\u003c\/strong\u003e extends our understanding of Italian music history beyond traditional models of patronage, delving into how sounds and musics have contributed to the formation of human identities and communities. 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