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References
- ↑ Tovey, Donald (1935). Essays in Musical Analysis, Vols. I-VI. Oxford University Press.
- ↑ Tovey, Donald (1989). Essays in Musical Analysis; Vol. 1, Symphonies and other Orchestral Works; Vol. 2, Concertos and Choral Works. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-315149-9.