Lester Allyson Knibbs, Ph.D.
Composer / Pianist / Scholar
serious music for serious times
Cadential Structure
RIFFS

Introduction

The Chaconne
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Cadential Structure  ---
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Unitary & Binary Structures

Linear & Periodic Structures

Riff Modalities

Structural Counterpoint

Modular Composition

Appendices





[I-IV-V-I]

Prolongation of Function

Elaboration of Motion

In Symphonic Composition

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cadential structure.  The organizing principle of tonal music.