Form

Question 1

Binary

Answer 1

Two-part form. (A, B) or (AABB)

Question 2

Phrase

Answer 2

A short, musical idea. Like a sentence.

Question 3

Form and structure

Answer 3

Describes the order of the sections

Question 4

Ternary form

Answer 4

Three-part form. (A, B, A) or (AABBAA)

Question 5

Theme and variations

Answer 5

Presents a theme, then several modified versions of the theme

Question 6

Rondo

Answer 6

Alternates A section with other sections. (ABAC) or (ABACADA).

Question 7

Sonata form

Answer 7

Similar to ternary, but more complex.

Exposition, development, recapitulation

Question 8

Exposition

Answer 8

Section where the composer presents two themes.

Question 9

Development

Answer 9

Experimental theme section
Modulation
Longest section of the sonata

Question 10

Recapitulation

Answer 10

Restates the main theme

Question 11

Concerto

Answer 11

Like a sonata, but there is a soloist with the orchestra

Question 12

Cadenza

Answer 12

Section at the end of a piece with an elaborate solo

Question 13

Symphony

Answer 13

Contains multiple forms in one piece.
Written for an orchestra
Contains four movements