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MT

761 7 September 2017


Prof. Kopp

Assignment #2

Sonata theory and formal functions

For Tuesday the 12th:

Reading: Please read the article by James Hepokoski and Warren Darcy, “The Medial
Caesura and its Role in the Eighteenth‐Century Sonata Exposition.” As you will see, this
approach to sonata organization is qualitatively different from Caplin’s, so keep that in
mind as you read this essay.

Written: To help you keep Caplin’s approach in mind, please analyze the exposition of
Beethoven’s piano sonata op. 10 no. 1 according to his theory and using his terminology.
You may write on the scores or make a clear diagram with measure numbers. If you
encounter any ambiguities or difficult decision points, you may write up a brief description.
Optional: do the same for the exposition of op. 10 no. 2. Scores are attached to this
assignment.
MT 761 Prof. Kopp Fall 2017
MT 761 Prof. Kopp Fall 2017
MT 761 Prof. Kopp Fall 2017
MT 761 Prof. Kopp Fall 2017

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