Western Classical Music in the Minor Mode Is Slower (Except in the Romantic Period)
Two studies are reported that examine the relationship between musical mode and tempo in Western classical music. In the first study, modes were determined for 331 works bearing the tempo markings largo, adagio, allegro, or presto. Slower tempo markings are significantly more likely to be associated...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Ohio State University Libraries
2009-04-01
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| Series: | Empirical Musicology Review |
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| Online Access: | https://kb.osu.edu/dspace/handle/1811/36601 |