An axial system of tonality applied to progressive tonality in the works of Gustav Mahler and nineteenth-century antecedents.

Gustav Mahler;Tonality;Axial system;Music theory;Nineteenth century;Criticism and interpretation

Downes, Graeme Alexander ; Steele, H. John

University of Otago

关键词: Gustav Mahler;    Tonality;    Axial system;    Music theory;    Nineteenth century;    Criticism and interpretation;   

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美国|英语

来源: Otago University Research Archive

【 摘 要 】

This thesis sets out to investigate the tonal procedures of the symphonies of Gustav Mahler, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the role played by progressive tonality in his works. Chapters 1 to 4 outline the theoretical and historical background from which the discussion on Mahler can proceed. Chapters 5 to 14 deal specifically with Mahler;;s music. Contained within the first Chapter is a review of the history of the term