Classical Flashcards

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simple binary form

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a piece of music with two sections that are equal in length and feature different musical material.

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balanced binary form

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a piece of music in two sections in which material from the first section recurs in the second section as a return to tonic.

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rounded binary form

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a piece of music in two sections in which the first section is repeated in tonic at the end of the second section

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sonata form

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an expansion of rounded binary form which contains an exposition, development and recapitulation based on a small number of themes. Koch describes this in his third volume of Introductory Essay on Composition.

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exposition

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the first section of sonata form stating the first theme(s) in tonic

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development

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second section of sonata form in which the themes of the first section (exposition) are presented in new combinations and modulations

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recapitulation

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third section of sonata form in which the material ofthe first section (exposition) is restated in original order in the tonic key.

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variation form

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a form that presents and uninterrupted series of variations on a theme. Often used in slow movements of sonatas, chamber music or symphonies.

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minuet and trio form

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combines two binary form movements repeating the first after playing the second resulting in an ABA form. Often used in quartets and symphonies

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rondo form

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a theme presented alternating with episodes of other themes (often in other keys) resulting in ABACADA or similar form. Often used in last movements of sonatas or symphonies.

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symphonie concertante

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a concerto-like work with two or more solo instruments in addition to the orchestra in which the main material is given to the soloists

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galant style

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18th century music that featured song-like melodies, short phrases, frequent cadences, and light accompaniment.

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periodicity

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frequent resting points that break the melodic flow into segments that relate to each other a part of a larger whole.

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