Classical Form (A theory of formal function...)
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Classical Form (A theory of formal function...)

Author/Composer
William E. Caplin
Publisher name
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Item type
Book

Building on ideas first advanced by Arnold Schoenberg and later developed by Erwin Ratz, this book introduces a new theory of form for instrumental music in the classical style. The theory provides a broad set of principles and a comprehensive methodology for the analysis of classical form, from individual ideas, phrases, and themes to the large-scale organization of complete movements. It emphasizes the notion of formal function, that is, the specific role a given formal unit plays in the structural organization of a classical work.

€90.00
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