Publisher's Synopsis
Musical Forms is a comprehensive guide to the various forms of musical composition, written by Ernst Pauer and originally published in 1878. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the sonata form, the rondo, the fugue, and the variations. Pauer provides detailed explanations of each form, including its structure, historical development, and notable examples. He also includes musical examples to illustrate his points and help readers better understand the concepts he discusses. In addition, the book includes a glossary of musical terms and a bibliography of recommended reading for further study. Musical Forms is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of music, from students and scholars to amateur musicians and music lovers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
