Haunted Sounds: the Presence of Phantoms in Recent Musicological Thought (original) (raw)

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This paper engages with the concept of 'phantoms' in musicological discourse, particularly through the works of Carolyn Abbate and others. It critically examines the idea of decentered voices in music—their existence apart from actual performers—which invites a consideration of the uncanny in sound and narrative interpretation. By situating these supernatural elements within the context of contemporary musicological thought, it seeks to explore the implications of these phantoms on narrative and enunciation in musical experiences.

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