Contains analyses of a number of musical works, including: Missa "L'Homme Armé," "Benedictus" by Josquin Des Prez ; Piano Sonata op.31, no.3 by Beethoven ; Six Little Piano Pieces, op.19, no.6 by Schoenberg ; Second String Quartet -Introduction, by Elliott Carter, and "Syrinx" for solo flute by Debussy.