Form/Structure of Music Flashcards
1
Q
Binary
A
A B
2
Q
Ternary
A
A B A
3
Q
Rondo
A
A B A C A D…
4
Q
Canon
A
Strict imitation. One part plays/sings a melody and another part enters with the same melody shortly afterwards. (Pachelbel’s Canon)
5
Q
Round
A
Each part sings/plays the same melody, entering one after the other. (Row Row Row Your Boat/Frere Jacques)
6
Q
Theme and Variation
A
Theme is heard ad them returns several times with variations
7
Q
Strophic
A
Music with a verse and a chorus
8
Q
Middle 8
A
Section in popular music which acts as a contrasts to the verse and chorus