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Analysis of Musical Form, The

  • Author: Mathes, James

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Contents

  • Preface and
  • Acknowledgements List of Recorded Examples
  • Part I : Formal Design and Structure: Analytic Concepts and Tools
  • Chapter 1 : On the Nature of Musical Form Formal Design and Formal Structure Formal Processes and Functions Form, Style and Genre Perception of Musical Form
  • Chapter 2 : Tonal Design Phrase, Cadence, and Key Cadences and Segmentation Tonal Design and Key Relations Analysis of Tonal Design
  • Chapter 3 : Thematic Design and Phrase Structure Thematic Design Motives and Themes Thematic Models of Phrase Structure
  • Chapter 4 : Phrase Rhythm and Form Phrase Rhythm Defined Phrase Connections: elision, links, overlap, Phrase Expansions: introductions, internal expansions, extensions Analysis of Phrase Rhythm
  • Chapter 5 : Formal Functions and Musical Texture Expository Function Introductory Function Transitional and Developmental Function Closing and Framing Function Parenthetical Function Phrase Expansions and Formal Functions Definitions of Musical Textures V
  • Part II : Forms of Music
  • Chapter 6 One Part and Binary Forms One Part Form: Preludes, Periods, Phrase groups Simple Binary Forms Balanced Binary Form Rounded Binary Form Expanded Binary Form
  • Chapter 7 Ternary and Composite Forms Simple Sectional Ternary Form Continuous Ternary Form Large and Compound Ternary Forms
  • Chapter 8 Sonata Form Principles of Classical Sonata Form Exposition Development Recapitulation Coda Sonata Form in the 19th and 20th century
  • Chapter 9 Modifications of Sonata Form/ Cyclic Forms Slow
  • Introduction Sonata Form without Development Sonata Form in Concerto Movements Cyclic Form and Arch Form
  • Chapter 10 Rondo Form Principles of Rondo Form Baroque Rondeau Five-Part Rondo Seven-Part Rondo Sonata Rondo Form
  • Chapter 11 Ostinato and Variation Forms
  • Introduction Variation as Form, Genre, and Technique Ostinato Variations: Ground, Passacaglia, Chaconne Ostinato as Constructive Device Theme and Variations Fixed and Variable Elements Types of Variations Large-Scale Organization
  • Chapter 12 Contrapuntal Genres
  • Introduction Contrapuntal Genres and Textures Canon Invention Fugue Chorale
  • Prelude and Cantus Firmus Techniques
  • Chapter 13 Vocal Forms and Genres Small Forms: Hymns and Popular Songs Verse /Refrain, Strophic Forms, Bar Form Small Binary, Small Ternary Lieder/Art Song Text and Form Exapnded Song Form Aria Forms Barqoue Da Capo Forms and Ritornello functions Classic
  • Chapter 14 20th-Century: New Formal Processes and Techniques Pitch Collections, Centricity, and Formal Processes Timbre, Texture and Form Indeterminacy and Open Forms Textural Form Form as Process: Minimalism
  • Bibliography of Writings on Musical Form
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Index of Works Cited and Subjects