Review of Explorations in Music Theory
Harmony, Musicianship, Improvisation
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REVIEW BY SEAN R. SMITHER
Explorations in Music Theory: Harmony, Musicianship, Improvisation by Dariusz Terefenko and Benjamin Wadsworth. New York and London: Routledge, 2024. 856 pages. ISBN: 9780367488222.
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