Rhetorical Listening
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Some writers have argued that
rhetorical gestures, devices or treatments
are involved in music's creation, dissemination,
or reception.
(e.g., Koch, Dahlhaus, Feld, Nattiez).
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Investigated four types of passages:
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Closing.
A closing passage conveys a sense of impending finality.
Such passages suggest that the work is ending -- or
that the end of the work may be expected shortly.
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Expository.
Expository passages present the basic musical ideas of a work
-- such as the principal melodies or themes.
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Developmental.
Developmental passages convey musical ideas that have been
varied, broken-up, or rearranged in some manner.
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Transitional.
Transitional passages tend to act as links or bridges
between other passages.
They provide an interlude, or prepare for something new.