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Author Rings, Steven

Title Tonality and transformation / Steven Rings
Published New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 243 pages) : illustrations
Series Oxford studies in music theory
Oxford studies in music theory.
Contents Pt. 1. Theory and methodology. Intervals, transformations, and tonal analysis -- A tonal GIS -- Oriented networks -- pt. 2. Analytical essays. Bach, Fugue in E major, Well-tempered clavier, Book II, BWV 878 -- Mozart, Un'aura amorosa, from Così fan tutte -- Brahms, Intermezzo in A major, op. 118, no. 2 -- Brahms, String quintet in G major, mvt. ii, Adagio
Summary This is a study in the analysis of tonal music. Focusing on the listener's experience, author Steven Rings employs transformational music theory to illuminate diverse aspects of tonal hearing - from the infusion of sounding pitches with familiar tonal qualities to sensations of directedness and attraction
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Music theory.
Tonality.
Musical intervals and scales.
Musical analysis.
MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- Theory.
Music theory
Musical analysis
Musical intervals and scales
Tonality
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780199874682
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