附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-201) and index.
Analysis of harmonic rhythm. Rhythm of the texture -- Phenomenal harmonic rhythm -- Bass pitch harmonic rhythm -- Root/quality harmonic rhythm -- Densities of harmonic rhythm -- Rhythm of harmonic function -- Interpretation of harmonic rhythm. Matters of interpretation -- Speed of harmonic rhythm -- Independence in harmonic rhythm -- Rhythms of non-functional harmony -- Five critical questions.
摘要:An accessible exploration of an important and understudied music theory topic, Swain's book examines the dimensional technique of analyzing harmonic rhythm. Simply defined, harmonic rhythm is the relationship between changes in harmony and perceived changes in rhythm. This phenomenon plays a large role in shaping the texture and style of much of Western music, from Renaissance polyphonic pieces to the works of Debussy. Swain provides a clear and thorough discussion of how harmonic theory works, using a small core of repeated musical examples.
