Routledge - Masculinity and Western Musical Practice Book

Explore the complex relationship between men and the Western classical tradition in Masculinity and Western Musical Practice. Published by Routledge, this collection of essays examines how men have used art music to shape and brandish their identities. By looking at musical forms from the Middle Ages to the present, the text investigates how music has been used in identity formation. This book builds upon existing feminist musicologies that have studied gender and the phallocentric tendencies of Western musical traditions. While previous studies have focused on the marginalization of women, this volume shifts the focus to the ways men, music, and masculinity are linked. It provides a deep look at how musical practice serves as a tool for male identity, offering a new perspective on the history of the Western classical canon.