Classical Form
A Theory of Formal Functions for the Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Theory & Criticism, Theory, Music Styles, Classical & Opera, Classical
| Author: | William E. Caplin | ISBN: | 9780199881758 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press | Publication: | December 28, 2000 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | William E. Caplin |
| ISBN: | 9780199881758 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication: | December 28, 2000 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
