Dinamiek in klaviermusiek van die agtiende en negentiende eeue

[摘要] English: Dynamics is an aspect of musical expression which result from fluctuations in the loudness of theproduced sound. These fluctuations fulfill a definite role in the interpretation of solo piano music.In this thesis the historical course of dynamic markings in piano music of the eighteenth andnineteenth centuries as reflected in literature, is examined. The nature of dynamics and the role ofinterpretation with reference to dynamics are explained. The relation between the evolution of thepiano and compositional techniques with regard to dynamic expression is discussed. Thepossibilities of dynamic expression are illustrated through examples from piano works of selectedcomposers.This study reflects that dynamics function prominently in the role of the performer to project andhighlight essential elements of interpretation and expression. Refined interactions take placebetween dynamics and musical contingencies. The following musical factors are underlined bymeans of effective dynamic manipulation: emotional expression, representation of programmaticand characteristic elements, creation of atmosphere, contrast forming, shaping of formal elements,phrasing, defining of articulation and touch, textural differentiation, tone quality, tonal balance,harmonic coloration and realisation of stilistic elements. The application of dynamics is influencedby acoustic elements, personal characteristics of the pianist, the potential of the originalinstruments, certain compositional techniques, historical aspects of style, and the nature of specificcompositions.This study accentuates the fact that dynamics is a relative, multi-dimentional and not completelyprescribabie phenomenon in music. Due to this fact, the application of dynamics cannot be pinneddown and individual interpretation is required to a great extent, whether dynamic markings appearin the music or not. In spite of this slippery nature of dynamics, its role in musical expression is ofutmost importance.

[发布机构] University of the Free State