Classical Form A Theory of Formal Functions for the Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven

Name: Classical Form A Theory of Formal Functions for the Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven
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ISBN: 9780195143997

ISBN-10: 019514399X

ISBN-13: 9780195143997

Edition: 2000 (Reprint)

Authors: William E. Caplin

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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.

Book details

List price: $75.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/28/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 10.71" wide x 8.11" long x 0.79" tall
Weight: 2.024
Language: English



Introduction



Preliminaries



Some Basic Formal Functions: An Overview


Sentence


Period


Small Ternary


Framing Functions


Interthematic Functions: A Sonata Exposition



Fundamental Progressions of Harmony


Harmonic Functions


Harmonic Progressions



Tight-Knit Themes



Sentence


Presentation Phrase


Continuation Phrase



Period


Antecedent Phrase


Consequent Phrase


Deviations from the Norm



Hybrid Themes and Compound Themes


Hybrid Themes


Compound Themes



Small Ternary


Exposition


Contrasting Middle


Recapitulation


Tight-Knit Versus Loose Organization



Small Binary


First Part


Second Part



Looser Formal Regions



Subordinate Theme


Looser Sentential Functions


Additional Loosening Techniques


Multiple Subordinate Themes


Closing Section


Dynamic Curve of Subordinate Theme



Transition


Modulating Versus Nonmodulating Transitions


Beginning the Transition


Ending the Transition


Two-Part Transition



Development


Tonal Organization


Pre-Core/Core Technique


Development Sections Without a Core


Retransition



Recapitulation


Main Theme


Transition


Fusion of Main Theme and Transition


Subordinate Theme (Group)


Additional Features


Deviations from the Norm



Coda


Start of the Coda


Phrase-Structural Organization


Compensatory Functions



Full-Movement Forms



Sonata Form


Overall Tonal Organization


Cadential Goals in the Exposition


Main Theme


Obscured Boundary Between Transition and Subordinate Theme


Slow Introduction



Slow-Movement Forms


Sonata Form in Slow Movements


Large Ternary


Sonata Without Development


Theme and Variations



Minuet/Trio Form


Minuet Form


Trio



Rondo Forms


Five-Part Rondo


Sonata-Rondo



Concerto Form


Opening Ritornello


Solo Exposition


Subordinate-Key Ritornello


Solo Development


Solo Recapitulation


Closing Ritornello


Glossary of Terms


Notes


Bibliography


Index of Classical Compositions


General Index