Aims and Scope of Music Theory Spectrum
Music Theory Spectrum (ISSN 0195-6167) is a peer-reviewed, academic journal specializing in music theory and analysis. It is the official journal of the Society for Music Theory, and is published by Oxford University Press. The journal was first published in 1979 as the official organ of the Society for Music Theory, which had been founded in 1977 and had its first conference in 1978. Unlike many other journals (music or otherwise), Music Theory Spectrum was initially published in an oblong (landscape) page format, to better accommodate such musical graphics as Schenkerian graphs. Less
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Music Theory Spectrum Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-annual |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-annual |
| Publication Start Year | 1979 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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