Harry Partch's tuning system is an important contribution to tuning theory, and his music is original and significant. Part One of this study presents a brief biography of Partch, a discussion of his musical aesthetics (Monophony and Corporeality), and a technical summary of his tuning system. These elements are placed in historical perspective. Part Two presents a comprehensive analysis of "And on the Seventh Day Petals Fell on Petaluma," discussing the organization of formal, textural, rhythmic, linear, and tonal elements in the thirty-four "verses" of the work. Part Two concludes by showing how large-scale structure in the work is achieved through an overlay process.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504588 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Nicholl, Matthew James |
| Contributors | Clark, Thomas Sidney, Rogers, Robert J. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 105 leaves: ill., music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Nicholl, Matthew James, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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