Interpolation (music)
- Interpolation (music)
In
music andmusical composition , especially 20th century and later, interpolation is an abrupt change of elements, with (almost immediate) continuation of the first ideaWittlich, Gary E. (ed.) (1975). "Aspects of Twentieth-century Music", p.48 n.12 and p.49. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall. ISBN 0-13-049-346-5.] . Pieces which are sited as feature interpolation among other techniques are "Music for Brass Quintet" byGunther Schuller and "Threnody: To the Victims of Hiroshima" byKrzysztof Penderecki , both (1960-61)Wittlich, Gary E. (ed.) (1975). "Aspects of Twentieth-century Music", p.48 n.12 and p.49. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall. ISBN 0-13-049-346-5.] .For music of the Classical period, "interpolation" is defined in the context of a musical sentence or period as, "unrelated material inserted between two logically succeeding functions." [William E. Caplin, "Classical Form: A Theory of Formal Functions for the Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven", p. 255.]
This device is commonly used to extend what would normally be a regular phrase into an irregular and extended phrase. Such expansion by interpolation is achieved by the addition of extra music in the middle of a phrase (commonly through the use of sequence). A clear example exists in the second movement of Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 10, K.330.Fact|date=July 2008
Formerly, in the sung portions of the Mass, such as the introit or kyrie, it was permissible, especially during the medieval period, to amplify a liturgical formula by interpolating a "farse" (from Medieval Latin "farsa", forcemeat), [ [http://www.lexic.us/definition-of/farse Farse: Definition with Farse Pictures and Photos.] Lexicus - Word Definitions for Puzzlers and Word Lovers.] Clarifyme|date=July 2008|where in that article? also called " trope". [ [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15065a.htm "Catholic Encyclopedia: Trope".] New Advent.] This might consist of an explanatory phrase or verse, usually in the form of an addition or paraphrase, often in the vulgar language.
In the classical
suite , consisting strictly of the allemande, courante, saraband and gigue, composers often interpolated a gavotte, bourrée, minuet, musette or passepied.Fact|date=July 2008References
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