The study of fugue / by Alfred Mann.
| Author/creator | Mann, Alfred |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : W. W. Norton & Company, ©1965. |
| Description | xii, 339 pages : music ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part one: The study of fugue in historical outline. Texture versus form -- The Renaissance: Fugal exposition. The beginnings of fugal theory ; Elements of fugal technique: Vicentino ; Establishment of fugal terminology: Zarlino ; The last Renaissance theorists -- The Baroque: Fugal development. Growth of formal concepts ; Progress of harmonic thought the Sweelinck school ; Re-evaluation of fugal terminology ; Reconciliation of linear and vertical concepts: Rameau -- The classic summaries -- Textbook versus history -- Part two: The study of fugue in classic texts. Johann Josef Fux: From Gradus Ad Parnassum. Fux as disciple of Palestrina ; A lesson on imitation ; Fugues in general ; Fugues in two parts ; Fugues in three parts ;- Fugues in four parts ; Double counterpoint ; Double counterpoint at the tenth ; Double counterpoint at the twelfth -- Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg: From Abhandlung von der Fugue. Marpurg as interpreter of Bach ; Imitation and fugue in general ; The theme or opening statement ; The answer ; The exposition and the development of a fugal theme ; The counterparts ; The episodes -- Johann Georg Albrechtsberger: From Grundliche anweisung sur Komposition. Albrechtsberger as teacher of Beethoven ; The chorale fugue ; The canon -- Giambattista Martini: From Esemplare o Sia Saggio Fondamentale Prattico di Contrappunto Fugato. Martini as mentor of a new age ; Two-part fugue ; Three-part fugue ; Four-part fugue ; Five-part fugue ; Six-part fugue ; Seven-part fugue ; Eight-part fugue. |
| Abstract | Although much has been written on the fugue since J. J. Fux's study was published in 1725, our understanding of the subject has not materially grown. This comprehensive work goes a long way toward filling this gap in the literature of music theory. Especially useful to students of music history, it is equally suited for classes in composition. The book consists of two main parts. The first is a historical survey in which the author discusses in detail, and with examples, the works of all principal writers on fugal theory, from the beginning of fugal teaching (about 1350) to the present. The organization of this section is chronological, making it possible for the reader to examine the origin and to follow the development of all concepts, rules, and practices of fugue through the centuries. The second part contains translations from the four classical works which have become the basis of all later texts and, therefore, of the study of fugue today. These texts, with introductions and critical commentary, and with music examples from the originals, are: Steps to Parnassus by J. J. Fux (1725); A Treatise on Fugue by W. F. Marpurg (1753-1754); A Fundamental and Practical Essay on Fugal Counterpoint by Padre Martini (1775); and A Manual of the Fundamental Principles of Composition by J. G. Albrechtsberger (1790). |
| Local note | Little-86507--305130013540P |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: pages 325-330. |
| LCCN | 66004128 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML448.M25 S8 1965 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |