Cadential Melodies: Form-Functional Taxonomy and the Role of the Upper Voice. Hutchinson, K. & Poon, M. Music Theory Online, May, 2022.
Paper doi abstract bibtex This article proposes that engaging with structural melodic content can expand how we conceive of cadential function and add nuance to the more harmonically driven approaches of Caplinian form-functional theory. Drawing on discussions by Schenker, Marx, and Schoenberg, we posit parallels between structural melodic configurations and the temporal formal functions of Caplinian theory. Through several analytic examples we suggest that certain melodic directions have default association with Caplin's temporal functions: ascending lines are typically associated with initiating functions, while the static prolongation of structural tones typically serves as either initiating or medial functions. Conversely, descending melodic lines, especially terminating on 1^ (authentic cadences) or 2^ (half cadences) are endemic of concluding functions. We do not suggest that melodic considerations replace harmonic ones, but rather conclude that the two domains are symbiotic in the sense that melodic consideration can reinforce or undermine harmonic ones, and vice versa. Ultimately, we use this rebalancing of analytic focus as a means of reengaging with various problematic phrase types and suggest further efficacy for this approach with respect to nineteenth-century formal expansions.
@Article{ hutchinson.ea2022-cadential,
author = {Hutchinson, Kyle and Poon, Matthew},
year = {2022},
title = {Cadential {Melodies}: {Form}-{Functional} {Taxonomy} and
the {Role} of the {Upper} {Voice}},
journal = {Music Theory Online},
volume = {28},
number = {2},
month = {May},
issn = {1067-3040},
abstract = {This article proposes that engaging with structural
melodic content can expand how we conceive of cadential
function and add nuance to the more harmonically driven
approaches of Caplinian form-functional theory. Drawing on
discussions by Schenker, Marx, and Schoenberg, we posit
parallels between structural melodic configurations and
the temporal formal functions of Caplinian theory. Through
several analytic examples we suggest that certain melodic
directions have default association with Caplin's temporal
functions: ascending lines are typically associated with
initiating functions, while the static prolongation of
structural tones typically serves as either initiating or
medial functions. Conversely, descending melodic lines,
especially terminating on 1^ (authentic cadences) or 2^
(half cadences) are endemic of concluding functions. We do
not suggest that melodic considerations replace harmonic
ones, but rather conclude that the two domains are
symbiotic in the sense that melodic consideration can
reinforce or undermine harmonic ones, and vice versa.
Ultimately, we use this rebalancing of analytic focus as a
means of reengaging with various problematic phrase types
and suggest further efficacy for this approach with
respect to nineteenth-century formal expansions.},
doi = {10.30535/mto.28.2.4},
keywords = {form-functional theory, cadences, melodic structure,
phrase structure, William Caplin},
language = {en},
tags = {music theory},
url = {https://www.mtosmt.org/issues/mto.22.28.2/mto.22.28.2.hutchinsonpoon.html}
}
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