Psalm is a composition for symphony orchestra. The duration is from twelve to fifteen minutes. The form is sonata-allegro. Tonal organization is twelve-tone, although melodic development is by traditional methods rather than by row technique. Tempo modulation has replaced the traditional tonal modulation of sonata form. The first theme provides the harmonic basis for the entire work after the introduction. The second theme is used extensively in the development. The development is a fugue in which the techniques of retrograde, inversion, diminution, and augmentation are used. As a study in textures, Psalm displays variety rather than development.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1038871 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Zorko, George Mathew |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | xii, score (89 leaves) : ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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