| Contents |
Classic music : The concept of the "classic" as generally understood ; "Classic" and "Romantic" ; The turn to the classic period ; The nations, "mixed taste," and the "universal language" ; The classic style and its phases : Rhythm, meter, tempo ; Harmony and tonality ; Motif, theme, and thematic development ; Genres and forms. The orchestra and the classic concept of sound ; The public concert and the role of the musician -- Romantic music : The beginnings of the romantic era in music ; "Romantic" and "Classic": the romantic concept in music ; The romantic era as an epoch in music history ; The classic-romantic style in the 19th century : Rhythm, meter, tempo ; Harmony and tonality ; Motif, theme, and thematic work ; Genres and forms. The end of the romantic era in music. |
| Abstract |
This book examines the concepts of classic and romantic in their historical contexts and discusses the varying interpretations they have undergone, separately and in relation to each other. For each period, the author surveys the development of style characteristics, the treatment of rhythm, meter, and temp, of harmony and tonality, of motive and theme, genres and forms. He also considers such problems as national styles and the social position of music. |
| Local note | Little-319421--305131022711Q |
| General note | Translation of two essays first published in Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: pages [195]-198. |
| LCCN | 78077390 |
| ISBN | 0393021378 |
| Stock number | $6.00 |
