This work, which has become a classic in music theory since its publication in 1983, models music understanding from the perspective of cognitive science. The point of departure is a search for a grammar of music with the aid of generative linguistics. The theory, which is illustrated with numerous examples from Western classical music, relates the aural surface of a piece to the musical structure unconsciously inferred by the experienced listener. From the viewpoint of traditional music theory, it offers many innovations in notation as well as in the substance of rhythmic and reductional theory.

1 Theoretical Perspective

2 Introduction to Rhythmic Structure

3 Grouping Structure

4 Metrical Structure

5 Introduction to Reductions

6 Time-Span Reduction: The Analytic System

7 Formalization of Time-Span Reduction

8 Prolongational Reduction: The Analytic System

9 Formalization of Prologational Reduction

10 Some Analyses

11 Music Universals and Related Issues

12 Psychological and Linguistic Connections 
 

Ray Jackendoff is Seth Merrin Professor of Philosophy and Codirector of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University. He is the author of many books, including Foundations of Language.

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