Compositional theory in the eighteenth century
By: Joel Lester.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Cambridge, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 355
Subjects: Music theory -- History -- 18th century -- History; Composition (Music) -- History -- 18th century
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [323]-347) and index.
Table of contents: title: Zarlino and his legacy --; title: Species counterpoint and Fux's Gradus --; title: Thoroughbass methods --; title: Rameau's early works --; title: Rameau's later works and controversies --; title: Mattheson and the study of melody --; title: Harmonic perspectives on counterpoint --; title: Changing aspects of harmonic theory --; title: The Marpurg-Kirnberger disputes --; title: Riepel on melody and phrases --; title: Koch : toward a comprehensive approach to musical structure.