Classical Form: A Theory of Formal Functions for the Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780195143997)

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.

Author: William E. Caplin
ISBN-10: 019514399X
ISBN-13: 9780195143997
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 12/28/2000
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.67d