Bach's Mass in B minor: An Analytical Study of Parody Movements and their Function in the Large-Scale Architectural Design of the Mass

Most studies of the Mass in B Minor deal with the history of the work, its reception history, primary sources, performance practice issues, rhetoric, and even theological and numerical symbolism. However, little research focuses on an in-depth analysis of the music itself. Of the few analytical studies undertaken, to date only a limited number attempt to explain Bach's use of parody technique or unity in the whole composition. This thesis focuses on understanding three primary concerns in regards to the Mass in B minor: to comprehend how preexistent material was adapted to the context of the Mass, how this material functions in the network of the entire composition, and how unity is achieved by means of large-scale voice leading. The results of this study not only provide new information about this monument of Western music, but also provide insight to the deep sense of large-scale structure in Bach's work.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2005

Author dc:creator

• Pérez Torres, René

Contributors dc:contributor

• Jackson, Timothy L.
• Slottow, Stephen P.
• Schwarz, David, 1952-

• Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750. Masses. BWV 232, B minor.
• Parody in music
• music theory
• Bach
• voice leading
• parody
• composition

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• Public
• Copyright
• Pérez Torres, René
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 70876279
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