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Harmonic interval preference in twelve-tone composition: a comparison of theory and practice in Schoenberg's work

Anderson, Timothy Reges
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1124805242

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1999, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Music.
An analysis of the harmonic intervals in a sample of works by Arnold Schoenberg reveals an overall prevalence of consonant intervals. Further, when compared against randomized re-ordering of the same music, analysis reveals an overall preference for consonant intervals. Preference of and preference for dissonant intervals significantly increase during the free atonal and twelve-tone works. However, dissonant interval preference never completely surpasses consonant interval preference. These findings appear to be inconsistent with Schoenberg's own ideals regarding the organization of music.
Arved Ashby (Advisor)
114 p.
Schoenberg; Interval; Interval Class; dissonant; Instrument Doublings; Z-scores

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  • Anderson, T. R. (1999). Harmonic interval preference in twelve-tone composition: a comparison of theory and practice in Schoenberg's work [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1124805242

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Anderson, Timothy. Harmonic interval preference in twelve-tone composition: a comparison of theory and practice in Schoenberg's work. 1999. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1124805242.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Anderson, Timothy. "Harmonic interval preference in twelve-tone composition: a comparison of theory and practice in Schoenberg's work." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 1999. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1124805242

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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