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Harry Partch: And on the Seventh Day Petals Fell on Petaluma

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.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504588
Date08 1900
CreatorsNicholl, Matthew James
ContributorsClark, Thomas Sidney, Rogers, Robert J.
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatvi, 105 leaves: ill., music, Text
RightsPublic, Nicholl, Matthew James, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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