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The augmented sixth chord, with its rich history and evolution, is explored through musical examples that highlight its significance from modal counterpoint to the tonal era. Dr. Mark Ellis offers a clear introduction to the chord's theoretical background, making it accessible for graduate studies. The book provides a chronological framework for analyzing its stylistic and harmonic contexts, culminating in a discussion of its impact on the decline of the tonal system and its continued relevance in the post-tonal era.
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A Chord in Time, Mark Ellis
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- 2010
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- Title
- A Chord in Time
- Subtitle
- The Evolution of the Augmented Sixth from Monteverdi to Mahler
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Ellis
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 268
- ISBN13
- 9780754663850
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- The augmented sixth chord, with its rich history and evolution, is explored through musical examples that highlight its significance from modal counterpoint to the tonal era. Dr. Mark Ellis offers a clear introduction to the chord's theoretical background, making it accessible for graduate studies. The book provides a chronological framework for analyzing its stylistic and harmonic contexts, culminating in a discussion of its impact on the decline of the tonal system and its continued relevance in the post-tonal era.