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This study examines the phrasing of J.S. Bach's preludes, toccatas and fantasias for organ. Consequent upon Bach's silence on the subject and the inadequacy of available sources, the cadence has been used as a means to determine the phrasing of these works. The goal of this thesis is to identify those characteristics of the cadence that can assist the performer in two ways: On the one hand, to select the appropriate type of break between phrases, and, the other hand, selecting the appropriate changes in tempo and articulation essential to the shaping of phrases. The term, 'cadence', therefore, applies not merely to an isolated entity of two chords, but rather to a broader formula including the progressions towards and away from it. This investigation follows an eclectic approach. Accordingly, the exploration of various sources is combined with diverse methods of analyses. The first method is a detailed structural analysis of Bach's cadential progressions, and more specifically, the way in which he integrated the basic musical elements into them. This shows the points of tension and relaxation, two musico-psychological effects fundamental to any decision regarding phrasing. The second method puts Bach's cadences within the context of the larger musical structure, including the 'extra-musical' (i.e. grammatical, rhetorical and 'affective') forms. This method organises cadences according to their various punctuation functions, hence main and secondary cadences. The cadences of twenty-eight works - those works of which the authenticity is more or less secure - are analysed. Descriptions cover a selection from these works considered to be the most representative. A significant number of examples, induding performing suggestions, accompany and elaborate in detail on all descriptions of cadences. An application of the findings is presented by an analysis and di scussion that elaborates in detail on the suggested performance of two works, BWV 542 and 541. These two works epitomize, and simultaneously form the culmination of the two principal styles (i.e. the improvisatory and motorically-orientated) prevalent in Bach's free organ works. Examination of the findings of this study and implications for further research conclude this thesis.

This study aims to two problematic aspects of the Phrygian mode: a. the development of a harmonic pattern at the cadence that differs from that of the other modes and of the major and minor modes as well; b. the observation that the Phrygian scale inverts all of the intervallic properties of the Major scale. The result of these two observations is that when the reductive techniques of Heinrich Schenker are applied in the Phrygian repertory, melodic and harmonic properties are brought into conflict with each other. However, application of alternative models of the Ursatz developed by Lori Burns has certain benefits for demonstrating musical properties in the Phrygian repertory.

Poon Ching Hang, Amos. / Thesis (M.Div.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2011. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 47-48). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.ii / Acknowledgement --- p.V / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter 2: --- Background of St. John Passion --- p.3 / Chapter Chapter 3: --- The Analytical Methodology --- p.6 / Historical Perspective --- p.6 / Structural Aspect --- p.11 / Musical Perspective --- p.13 / Textual Aspect --- p.15 / Chapter Chapter 4: --- The Possible Messages in St. Tohn Passion --- p.25 / Discipleship --- p.25 / Christus Victor --- p.35 / Luther's Theology of the Cross --- p.41 / Summary --- p.44 / Chapter Chapter 5: --- Conlcusion --- p.45 / Bibliography --- p.47 / Chapter Appendix A: --- Movements in St. John Passion --- p.49 / Chapter Appendix B: --- Comparison of the Variations among different Versions of Bach's St. John Passion --- p.55 / Chapter Appendix C: --- Librettos of St. John Passion and the Comparison with Biblical Text from the Luther Bible --- p.57

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Este trabalho é uma análise das articulações indicadas por Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) na sua Ciaccona em ré menor - quinto movimento da Partita II para violino solo, BWV 1004 – e uma transcrição desta obra para violão. A questão da interpretação dos sinais de articulação assinalados por Bach é abordada a partir de referenciais teóricos e práticos. São discutidas as tradições de execução e os variados entendimentos atribuídos por estas aos sinais de articulação.

Este trabalho é uma análise das articulações indicadas por Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) na sua Ciaccona em ré menor - quinto movimento da Partita II para violino solo, BWV 1004 – e uma transcrição desta obra para violão. A questão da interpretação dos sinais de articulação assinalados por Bach é abordada a partir de referenciais teóricos e práticos. São discutidas as tradições de execução e os variados entendimentos atribuídos por estas aos sinais de articulação.