Musicking

Question 1

Musicking

Answer 1

To music is to take part, in any capacity, in a musical performance

• Whether by performing, by listening, by rehearsing or practicing, composing or by dancing.
• Note the wide range of activities which Small considers musicking, covering all participation in musical performance, both passive and active
• Includes performers, composer, audience members, box office workers, ushers, security guards, roadies, sound engineers, etc

Question 2

Art object

Answer 2

a work of art

Question 3

Sound object

Answer 3

a work of music

Question 4

Canon

Answer 4

Significant works of music — often Western classical pieces — are seen as the backbone of music; music itself is equated with these works
* These works are often considered the musical ‘canon,’ representing the totality of works that are seen to be of the highest quality; although classical music sales account for only ~3% of music sales globally! (in 1998 when this book was published)