The Musical Idea

The Musical Idea And the Logic, Technique, and Art of Its Presentation

Hardback (16 Nov 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This treatise relates Schoenberg's concept of the musical idea. It defines his thought on gestalt, motive, grundgestalt, phrase, rhythm and accent, the construction function of harmony, homophonic and contrapuntal forms, and compositional coherence.

Book information

ISBN: 9780231064286
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 781
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 462
Weight: 862g
Height: 158mm
Width: 239mm
Spine width: 32mm