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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784555303321

Autore

Caplin William Earl <1948->

Titolo

Classical form : a theory of formal functions for the instrumental music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven / / William E. Caplin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York ; ; Oxford : , : Oxford University Press, , 1998

ISBN

0-19-772766-2

0-19-988175-8

1-280-45264-1

0-19-535575-X

1-60256-121-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xii, 307 p.)

Disciplina

784.18

Soggetti

Musical form

Instrumental music - 18th century - Analysis, appreciation

Instrumental music - 19th century - Analysis, appreciation

Musical analysis

Classicism in music

Music theory - History - 20th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-292) and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Some Basic Formal Functions: An Overview -- 2. Fundamental Progressions of Harmony -- 3. Sentence -- 4. Period -- 5. Hybrid Themes and Compound Themes -- 6. Small Ternary -- 7. Small Binary -- 8. Subordinate Theme -- 9. Transition -- 10. Development -- 11. Recapitulation -- 12. Coda -- 13. Sonata Form -- 14. Slow-Movement Forms -- 15. Minuet/Trio Form -- 16. Rondo Forms -- 17. Concerto Form.

Sommario/riassunto

Introducing a new theory of musical form for the analysis of instrumental music of the classical style. The book provides a broad set of principles and a comprehensive methodology for analysing phrases and themes to complete movements. Illustrated with over 250 annotated musical examples by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.