This study seeks to discover the extent and manner of Debussy's use of the motive in thematic material. A total of 40 melodic examples were analyzed in order to show their relationship to a single motive, a three-note figure having a step-leap relationship. Using eighty-four series of examples, the study shows the melodies analyzed to be 85% motive-derived. The study concludes, therefore, that Images I is a remarkably economical work, using a single three-note motive as a unifying and developmental basis.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504269 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Sheridan, John F. |
| Contributors | Scott, Samuel H., Ottman, Robert W. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | xviii, 173 leaves: ill., music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Sheridan, John F., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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