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Classical form : a theory of formal functions for the instrumental music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven

William Earl Caplin (Author)
Introducing a new theory of musical form for the analysis of instrumental music of the classical style. The book provides a broad set of principles and a comprehensive methodology for analysing phrases and themes to complete movements. Illustrated with over 250 annotated musical examples by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven

eBook, English, 1998
Oxford University Press, New York, 1998