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The following table summarizes the sections of Artikulation in the terminology I
will use for the remainder of this analysis.
Table 3.4. Artikulation: Formal Diagram
Artikulation
Stage I Stage II Stage III Coda
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 1 Phase 2 One Phase
Regions A-B Regions C-F Regions G-H Regions H-J Regions K-M
Stage I: Phases 1 and 2
Stage I has two major phases, the first of which is introductory; Regions A and B
set precedents by coordinating the tendencies towards wider register, greater intensity,
and more prominent and frequent attacks–clearly perceivable types of motion which
support the large scale move towards denser textures (see Figure 3.3). The regions of the
second phase elaborate and even contrast with these patterns while introducing more types
of sound, which dramatically complicate the prevailing textures and forms of the regions.
The use of channel separation and sonic character remains closely coordinated and is the
primary criterion for defining regions. Moreover, the use of channels in creating the sense
of overlapping regions is extremely important to the progress of Phase 2, as is the internal
development of each region. Internally, Regions D and E begin to bifurcate into two
consecutive subsections eventually resulting in the concurrent streams of sound
characteristic of Region F. These large scale motions of overlapping and internal
diversification work in parallel to reinforce the basic trend towards more complex states.
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