Overview
Table of contents
List of Recorded Examples
Part I: Formal Design and Structure: Analytic Concepts and Tools
Chapter 1: On the Nature of Musical Form
Formal Design and Formal Structure
Formal Processes and Functions
Form, Style and Genre
Perception of Musical Form
Chapter 2: Tonal Design
Phrase, Cadence, and Key
Cadences and Segmentation
Tonal Design and Key Relations
Analysis of Tonal Design
Chapter 3: Thematic Design and Phrase Structure
Thematic Design
Motives and Themes
Thematic Models of Phrase Structure
Chapter 4: Phrase Rhythm and Form
Phrase Rhythm Defined
Phrase Connections: elision, links, overlap,
Phrase Expansions: introductions, internal expansions, extensions
Analysis of Phrase Rhythm
Chapter 5: Formal Functions and Musical Texture
Expository Function
Introductory Function
Transitional and Developmental Function
Closing and Framing Function
Parenthetical Function
Phrase Expansions and Formal Functions
Definitions of Musical Textures
Vocal and Instrumental Textures
Texture and Formal Design
Texture and Formal Processes
Part II: Forms of Music
Chapter 6 One Part and Binary Forms
One Part Form: Preludes, Periods, Phrase groups
Simple Binary Forms
Balanced Binary Form
Rounded Binary Form
Expanded Binary Form
Chapter 7 Ternary and Composite Forms
Simple Sectional Ternary Form
Continuous Ternary Form
Large and Compound Ternary Forms
Chapter 8 Sonata Form
Principles of Classical Sonata Form
Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
Coda
Sonata Form in the 19th and 20th century
Chapter 9 Modifications of Sonata Form/ Cyclic Forms
Slow Introduction
Sonata Form without Development
Sonata Form in Concerto Movements
Cyclic Form and Arch Form
Chapter 10 Rondo Form
Principles of Rondo Form
Baroque Rondeau
Five-Part Rondo
Seven-Part Rondo
Sonata Rondo Form
Chapter 11 Ostinato and Variation Forms
Introduction: Variation as Form, Genre, and Technique
Ostinato Variations: Ground, Passacaglia, Chaconne
Ostinato as Constructive Device
Theme and Variations
Fixed and Variable Elements
Types of Variations
Large-Scale Organization
Chapter 12 Contrapuntal Genres
Introduction: Contrapuntal Genres and Textures
Canon
Invention
Fugue
Chorale Prelude and Cantus Firmus Techniques
Chapter 13 Vocal Forms and Genres
Small Forms: Hymns and Popular Songs
Verse /Refrain, Strophic Forms, Bar Form
Small Binary, Small Ternary
Lieder/Art Song
Text and Form
Exapnded Song Form
Aria Forms
Barqoue Da Capo Forms and Ritornello functions
Classical Arias and Da Capo modifications
Operatic Rondò: Composite Binary Form
19th Expanded Rondò: Cavatina/Cabelletta
Choral Forms
Chapter 14 20th-Century: New Formal Processes and Techniques
Pitch Collections, Centricity, and Formal Processes
Timbre, Texture and Form
Indeterminacy and Open Forms
Textural Form
Form as Process: Minimalism
Bibliography of Writings on Musical Form
Glossary of Terms
Index of Works Cited and Subjects
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