Re-investigating the musical surface: the role of secondary parameters" in constituting classical form. KU Leuven
When seeking to determine the formal organization of music from the “classical” period (ca.1770-1810), most analysts tend to rely on so-called “primary parameters” (such as pitch and tonal harmony). By contrast, features located at the musical surface (so-called “secondary parameters,” such as rhythm, timbre, orchestration, dynamics etc.) are generally neglected. This research project attempts to reconsider the problem of a predefined ...