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Form in Music (Classic Reprint): With Special Reference to the Bach Fugue and the Beethoven Sonata: With Special Reference to the Bach Fugue and the Beethoven Sonata (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

J. Humfrey Anger

 
9781332497546: Form in Music (Classic Reprint): With Special Reference to the Bach Fugue and the Beethoven Sonata: With Special Reference to the Bach Fugue and the Beethoven Sonata (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the concept of form in musical composition. Beginning with a study of rhythm as the foundation of form, the author examines how it evolves into musical sentences, creating the basic building blocks of composition. The author then investigates the development of these sentences into binary and ternary forms and discusses the thematic depth and artistry found in the sonata form - a revolutionary development in musical construction. The book goes on to explore the cyclical forms, highlighting the significance of form in the evolving sonata, and the influence of the dance on the rondo. Ultimately, this book is not just a theoretical examination of musical form; it is also a testament to the evolution of musical thought, providing a deeper understanding of the art of composition.

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Excerpt from Form in Music: With Special Reference to the Bach Fugue and the Beethoven Sonata About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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