Description
A landmark collection of over 200 complete musical compositions and movements, ranging from the Middle Ages to the present, ANTHOLOGY FOR MUSICAL ANALYSIS offers first- and second-year music theory classes a wealth of illustrations of chords, voice-leading techniques, and forms-plus some material for figured-bass realization and score reading. Because this book takes no theoretical position, it is adaptable to any theoretical approach and to any type of curriculum, including those that combine theory study with music literature and the history of musical style.
Read More
This spiral-bound anthology compiled by Burkhart (music, Queens College and City U. of New York) features 216 compositions and movements for musical analysis. They are presented in chronological order by period and incorporate, in this edition, a section of pieces since postmodernism, such as works by Piazzolla, Ligeti, Harbison, Tower, and Zwilich, making the total of new composers 21 (including other new composers such as Takemitsu, Reich, and Adams in other sections). Keyboard, instrumental solo, vocal, small ensemble, and orchestral works are included. In addition to the general index, an index of chords, sequences, and modulations is provided. Collections of jazz examples and chorale harmonizations are presented in the appendices. The book is meant for courses in theory, analysis, or post-tonal techniques. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Read Less