The Craft of Musical Composition
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The Craft of Musical Composition is a seminal theoretical treatise by Paul Hindemith that systematically outlines his approach to tonal organization, harmony, and compositional technique.
All labels observed (2)
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| The Craft of Musical Composition canonical | 2 |
| Die Lehre von der musikalischen Komposition, praktisch-theoretisch | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Craft of Musical Composition Context triple: [Paul Hindemith, wrote, The Craft of Musical Composition]
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Schillinger System of Musical Composition
The Schillinger System of Musical Composition is a mathematically based, highly systematic approach to music theory and composition developed by Joseph Schillinger that influenced modern music education and institutions like Berklee.
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The Evolution of the Art of Music
The Evolution of the Art of Music is a historical and analytical study tracing the development of Western music from its earliest forms to the late 19th century, written by English composer and musicologist Hubert Parry.
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The Aesthetics of Music
The Aesthetics of Music is a philosophical work by Roger Scruton that explores the nature, meaning, and value of music within the broader tradition of aesthetics.
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Formalized Music: Thought and Mathematics in Composition
Formalized Music: Thought and Mathematics in Composition is a seminal book by composer Iannis Xenakis that explores the use of mathematical and scientific principles as the basis for musical composition.
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The Science of Musical Sound
The Science of Musical Sound is a book by engineer and acoustics researcher John R. Pierce that explains the physical and perceptual principles underlying how music and sound are produced, transmitted, and heard.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Craft of Musical Composition Target entity description: The Craft of Musical Composition is a seminal theoretical treatise by Paul Hindemith that systematically outlines his approach to tonal organization, harmony, and compositional technique.
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A.
Schillinger System of Musical Composition
The Schillinger System of Musical Composition is a mathematically based, highly systematic approach to music theory and composition developed by Joseph Schillinger that influenced modern music education and institutions like Berklee.
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B.
The Evolution of the Art of Music
The Evolution of the Art of Music is a historical and analytical study tracing the development of Western music from its earliest forms to the late 19th century, written by English composer and musicologist Hubert Parry.
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C.
The Aesthetics of Music
The Aesthetics of Music is a philosophical work by Roger Scruton that explores the nature, meaning, and value of music within the broader tradition of aesthetics.
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D.
Formalized Music: Thought and Mathematics in Composition
Formalized Music: Thought and Mathematics in Composition is a seminal book by composer Iannis Xenakis that explores the use of mathematical and scientific principles as the basis for musical composition.
-
E.
The Science of Musical Sound
The Science of Musical Sound is a book by engineer and acoustics researcher John R. Pierce that explains the physical and perceptual principles underlying how music and sound are produced, transmitted, and heard.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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music theory treatise ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
explain Hindemith’s harmonic system
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provide systematic training in composition ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Hindemith’s compositional style
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tonal but non-functional harmony ⓘ |
| author | Paul Hindemith ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| discusses |
construction of larger musical forms
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contrapuntal writing ⓘ relationship between melody and harmony ⓘ structural functions of intervals ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
chord classification
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formal organization ⓘ harmonic progression ⓘ interval theory ⓘ melodic construction ⓘ systematic approach to tonality ⓘ |
| genre |
academic literature
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Volume 1
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Volume 2 ⓘ |
| hasTranslation | English translation titled "The Craft of Musical Composition" ⓘ |
| influenced |
20th-century tonal theory
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post-tonal pedagogy ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
advanced music students
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music theorists ⓘ professional composers ⓘ |
| notableFor |
alternative approach to traditional functional harmony
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comprehensive interval-based theory ⓘ influence on 20th-century composition teaching ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | German ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Unterweisung im Tonsatz ⓘ |
| proposes |
hierarchy of intervals
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method for organizing tonal centers ⓘ system of chordal tension and relaxation ⓘ |
| subject |
composition technique
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counterpoint ⓘ harmony ⓘ music theory ⓘ tonal organization ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed | 20th-century tonal practice ⓘ |
| usedIn |
composition pedagogy
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music theory education ⓘ |
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Die Lehre von der musikalischen Komposition, praktisch-theoretisch
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linked to: The Craft of Musical Composition