Compositional Matrix: Monographs in Theory and Composition

By Allen Forte

Book Overview

Compositional Matrix: Monographs In Theory And Composition is a book written by Allen Forte, a renowned music theorist and composer. This book is a comprehensive guide to the compositional matrix, a tool used to analyze and understand the structure of musical compositions. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a detailed explanation of the compositional matrix, its components, and its uses. The second part of the book includes a series of case studies, where the compositional matrix is applied to analyze and understand various musical compositions from different genres and time periods. The case studies cover a wide range of musical styles, from classical to contemporary music, and include works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Stravinsky. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both music students and professionals. Overall, Compositional Matrix: Monographs In Theory And Composition is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the structure and composition of music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258794772
• ISBN13: 9781258794774
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"