A chord in time : the evolution of the augmented sixth from Monteverdi to Mahler /

Ellis, Mark R., 1954-

A chord in time : the evolution of the augmented sixth from Monteverdi to Mahler / Mark Ellis. - Farnham : Ashgate, c2010. - xviii, 249 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

For centuries, the augmented sixth sonority has fascinated composers and intrigued music analysts. Here, Mark Ellis presents a series of musical examples illustrating the 'evolution' of the augmented sixth and the changing contexts in which it can be found.

Specialized.

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Chords (Music)
Harmony--History.
Music.

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