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The Segmentation Process and its Influence on Structure in the Malheur Me Bat Masses of Obrecht and Josquin

This study examines in detail the various aspects of the segmentation process as applied by Obrecht and Josquin to the chanson Malheur me bat, especially the effect of this process on the structure of each composer's respective mass. Although musical aspects such as cadences and mode have varying degrees of influence on the structure of these two masses, the primary influence is the establishment of proportional relationships that occur as a result of the segmentation process. Sources of previous music research frequently point out that Obrecht's Mass utilizes both the Phrygian and Aeolian modes, while in Josquin's Mass the Phrygian mode is the firmly established mode throughout. Since segments in Obrecht's Mass are usually not connected to one another, strong cadences frequently occur at the end of the segments throughout. On the other hand, since the segments in Josquin's Mass are usually connected to one another, weak internal cadences frequently occur throughout, with strong cadences reserved for the end of sections.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc3337
Date12 1900
CreatorsJarzombek, Ralph
ContributorsHeidlberger, Frank, Sovik, Thomas Paul, Phipps, Graham Howard
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
FormatText
RightsPublic, Copyright, Jarzombek, Ralph, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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