formal function (Q564)
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The manner in which a musical passage conveys a temporal quality (e.g., beginning, middle, or end). Formal functions are classified by hierarchy as idea, phrase, thematic, and section functions.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | formal function |
The manner in which a musical passage conveys a temporal quality (e.g., beginning, middle, or end). Formal functions are classified by hierarchy as idea, phrase, thematic, and section functions. |