Cognitive Hermeneutics of Musical Images as Nonverbal Texts

Abstract

This article discusses the problem of understanding the musical ima- ge as a nonverbal text, analyzes the specificity of the symbolism of the musical image, and outlines possible ways of approaching its meaning. The attitude to the musical image as a nonverbal sounding text is based on the fact that without a deliberate and conscious approach to the idea there can be no complete picture of the image, in which each element takes its proper place. An image as a certain fixed and finished thought as a sounding text becomes capable of translation, reading/listening, understanding and interpretation. Hermeneutics enables and promotes a deeper understanding of a musical work and comprehension of its hidden meaning. Thanks to cognitive hermeneutics the search for the most effective methods of interpreting the meaning of musical images as nonverbal sounding texts becomes relevant. The cognitive hermeneutics of a musical image contributes to revealing the knowledge that is shared through such an image, revealing the hidden mechanisms of this process.