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

by Caplin, William E.

• ISBN13: 9780195143997
• ISBN10: 019514399X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-28
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part I Preliminaries
Some Basic Formal Functions: An Overview	9	(14)
Sentence	9	(3)
Period	12	(1)
Small Ternary	13	(2)
Framing Functions	15	(2)
Interthematic Functions: A Sonata Exposition	17	(6)
Fundamental Progressions of Harmony	23	(12)
Harmonic Functions	23	(1)
Harmonic Progressions	24	(11)
Part II Tight-Knit Themes
Sentence	35	(14)
Presentation Phrase	35	(5)
Continuation Phrase	40	(9)
Period	49	(10)
Antecedent Phrase	49	(4)
Consequent Phrase	53	(2)
Deviations from the Norm	55	(4)
Hybrid Themes and Compound Themes	59	(12)
Hybrid Themes	59	(4)
Compound Themes	63	(8)
Small Ternary	71	(16)
Exposition	73	(2)
Contrasting Middle	75	(6)
Recapitulation	81	(3)
Tight-Knit Versus Loose Organization	84	(3)
Small Binary	87	(10)
First Part	87	(2)
Second Part	89	(8)
Part III Looser Formal Regions
Subordinate Theme	97	(28)
Looser Sentential Functions	99	(12)
Additional Loosening Techniques	111	(10)
Multiple Subordinate Themes	121	(1)
Closing Section	122	(1)
Dynamic Curve of Subordinate Theme	123	(2)
Transition	125	(14)
Modulating Versus Nonmodulating Transitions	127	(1)
Beginning the Transition	127	(4)
Ending the Transition	131	(4)
Two-Part Transition	135	(4)
Development	139	(22)
Tonal Organization	139	(2)
Pre-Core/Core Technique	141	(14)
Development Sections Without a Core	155	(2)
Retransition	157	(4)
Recapitulation	161	(18)
Main Theme	163	(1)
Transition	163	(2)
Fusion of Main Theme and Transition	165	(2)
Subordinate Theme (Group)	167	(4)
Additional Features	171	(2)
Deviations from the Norm	173	(6)
Coda	179	(16)
Start of the Coda	181	(2)
Phrase-Structural Organization	183	(3)
Compensatory Functions	186	(9)
Part IV Full-Movement Forms
Sonata Form	195	(14)
Overall Tonal Organization	195	(1)
Cadential Goals in the Exposition	196	(1)
Main Theme	197	(4)
Obscured Boundary Between Transition and Subordinate Theme	201	(2)
Slow Introduction	203	(6)
Slow-Movement Forms	209	(10)
Sonata Form in Slow Movements	209	(2)
Large Ternary	211	(5)
Sonata Without Development	216	(1)
Theme and Variations	216	(3)
Minuet/Trio Form	219	(12)
Minuet Form	220	(9)
Trio	229	(2)
Rondo Forms	231	(12)
Five-Part Rondo	231	(4)
Sonata-Rondo	235	(8)
Concerto Form	243	(10)
Opening Ritornello	244	(1)
Solo Exposition	245	(3)
Subordinate-Key Ritornello	248	(1)
Solo Development	249	(1)
Solo Recapitulation	249	(1)
Closing Ritornello	250	(3)
Glossary of Terms	253	(6)
Notes	259	(30)
Bibliography	289	(4)
Index of Classical Compositions	293	(5)
General Index	298