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Elliott, David James.

Music matters: a new philosophy of music education /
David J. Elliott.
p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-19-509171-X

1. Music--Instruction and study-Philosophy.
MT1.E435 1995 780′.7--dc20 94-3815

6 8 9 7 5
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on acid-free paper

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