Classical Form: a Theory of Formal Functions for the Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven
Classical Form : a Theory of Formal Functions for the Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven

William Caplin (author)

Discipline: Music Analysis

Category: Tonal music

Type: Analytical studies

A comprehensive theory of formal functions which explains formal structure on all levels from eight-bar sentences, periods and hybrids to full-length forms (sonata form, rondo, concerto form and the like).

Keywords: sonata form, rondo, concerto form, formal function, hybrid, period, phrase expansion, sentence

Publication languageEnglish
Publication place (country)United States
Publication place (city)New York City
Publication year1998
Used by (country)CZECH REPUBLIC
Used by (city)Ostrava
Identifier 978-0-19-514399-7

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