The problem is to relate four parameters, thematic development, chord tension, tonality, and rhythm to musical Growth in Karel Husa's Music for Prague 1968. The analytical technique consists of determining a typology and relating that to Growth and is applied in small dimensions to the "Introduction" and in large dimensions to the whole composition. Movement in the composition is goal oriented, and each parameter contributes in different ways, one providing contrast, another continuity, and another variety. Shapes are delineated by cadences characterized by a decrease followed by an increase in Movement. Growth is characterized by Shapes in which Movement starts at a low level, moves to a climax three quarters through, and relaxes for the end of the Shape.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc663644 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Davidson, Richard C. |
| Contributors | Brown, Newel K., Ellis, Merrill L. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vii, 65 leaves: ill., music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Davidson, Richard C., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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