Phrase Rhythm in Tonal Music
- ISBN-10
- 0028721918
- ISBN-13
- 9780028721910
- Pages
- 349
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1989
- Publisher
- Schirmer Books
- Author
- William Nathan Rothstein
Description
A theoretical study of classical and romantic music from Haydn to Wagner. Explores the process by which a relatively small and regular rhythmic unit is transformed into a larger and less regular one. Expands on the work of contemporary Austrian theorist, Heinrich Schenker. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
