Modern harmony, its explanation and application . 94 MODERN HARMONY The propeB appreciation of the real values of orchestral tone-colour is understood but imperfectly at present. Yet its influence on harmony has been both powerful Tone-Cofour and widely spread. With such a full range of on Har- widely contrasted tones as the modem orchestra ™°^ supplies, the possibilities of harmony are inex-haustible. Chords which are impossible on the monochromekeyboard, glow with indescribable beauty on the orchestralcanvas. Again, new possibilities are evoked by the fullappreciation of the true nature of t
Modern harmony, its explanation and application . 94 MODERN HARMONY The propeB appreciation of the real values of orchestral tone-colour is understood but imperfectly at present. Yet its influence on harmony has been both powerful Tone-Cofour and widely spread. With such a full range of on Har- widely contrasted tones as the modem orchestra ™°^ supplies, the possibilities of harmony are inex-haustible. Chords which are impossible on the monochromekeyboard, glow with indescribable beauty on the orchestralcanvas. Again, new possibilities are evoked by the fullappreciation of the true nature of the various methods oftone-production. The bubble-like emission and beautifulsustaining power of the wind instruments, the suave deliveryof the strings, the transparent nature of the harp tones, allcontrast strongly with the hammer-Hke thud of piano-forte tone-production. The clash at the seventh chord inthe following, when played on the pianoforte, is simply non-existent in the orchestra. Etwas langsam. WAGNER, CONCLUSION 195 Short score:—
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