| Description |
ix, 224 pages : illustrations, music. ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
PART 1. Construction of themes. The concept of form -- The phrase -- The motive -- Connecting motive-forms -- Construction of simple themes -- The accompaniment -- Character and mood -- Melody and theme -- Advice for self-criticism -- PART 2. Small forms. The small ternary form -- Uneven, irregular and asymmetrical construction -- The minuet -- The scherzo -- Themes and variations PART 3. Large forms. The parts of larger forms (subsidiary formulations) -- The rtondo forms -- The sonata-allegro -- Appendix. Fundamentals of musical composition |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Composition (Music)
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Composition (Music) -- Instruction and study.
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Music theory.
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Music -- Instruction and study.
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Musical form.
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| Author |
Stein, Leonard, 1916-
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Strang, Gerald, 1908-1983.
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| ISBN |
0571092764 |
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