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Structures of Beethoven's Scherzos

Abstract

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<p>The inclusion of the scherzo movement in multi-move­ment compositions such as symphonies, sonatas, and chamber music can be almost exclusively attributed to one composer: Ludwig van Beethoven. After assimilating the existing scherzo form as it appeared in the music of Joseph Haydn (still labeled minuet except for the String Quartets. Opus 33) . Beethoven set out in his inimitable fashion to explore its possibilities. Beginning by adherence to the classic struc­ture of the minuet, adding only a few of his distinctive effects, he proceeded through experimentation to expand, shape, vary, and define the scherzo form for all composers who followed.</p>

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Arts
Level thesis:degree_level
Master's Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Humanities
Year
1974

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Ruby, Sylvia L.

Subjects

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Identifiers

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OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:scholar.dominican.edu:humanities-print-theses-1162

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Last updated
2026-07-24
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citation

Ruby, Sylvia L.. Structures of Beethoven's Scherzos. Master's Thesis thesis, 1974. https://scholar.dominican.edu/humanities-print-theses/163