Motivic Repetition

The motive is the core, kernel or “single cell” of a piece of music, according to Dr. Jones. This basic musical symbol is made meaningful by reiteration, which is motivic repetition. Illustrations are presented from Bach, Beethoven, Debussy and Stravinsky.

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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, genre, description, catalog record