This work for harp and string orchestra uses musical materials derived from a chord taken from the lydian mode. The three major formal divisions are A, B, and A'. The A and A' sections are more homophonic in texture and slower in harmonic rhythm. The B section is mostly contrapuntal. Sections A and A' are dreamy and dance-like while the B section is turbulent and unrestful. These characteristics are represented by sustained sonorities, twoagainst- three rhythmic configurations, and lilting melodic materials in sections A and A', as opposed to the fragmented, ever-changing melodic material of the B section. The interweaving of the musical materials into a consummate form represents the conversations, personalities, and exploits of these Atmosphantoms, giving the music its philosophical and conversational character.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500255 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Morris, Timothy Lane |
| Contributors | Clark, Thomas Sidney, Cho, Gene J. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | xxxv, 95 leaves: music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Morris, Timothy Lane, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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