How Western composers from 16th to 20th century met changing structural requirements mandated by different musical styles. Nature and function of concerto, sonata, etc., clarified with nonmusical analogies; illustrated in detailed analysis of specific piece of music - over 40 in all. "An excellent buy." - Instrumentalist.
CONTENTS:
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
- THE SMALLEST UNITS OF MUSICAL DESIGN
- THE TWO BASIC FORMS
- EXPANSION OF THE ‘CLOSED’ PRINCIPLE
- EXPANSION OF THE ‘OPEN’ PRINCIPLE
- THE SONATA FORM
- VARIANTS OF THE SONATA FORM
- THE CONCERTO
- VARIATION
- CONTRAPUNTAL FORMS
- CONCLUSION
SHORT BIBLIOGRAPHY
GLOSSARY
