Forms Flashcards
A dance in triple meter with a strong emphasis on the downbeat
Waltz
Written to be played as an introduction
Prelude
The first section of the sonata-allegro form. 2 contrasting themes
Exposition
Second section of sonata-allegro form
Development
A sonata for solo instrument and orchestra
Concerto
Short composition designed to express a definite mood or programmatic idea
Character Piece
A form in which the theme or tune is followed by several varied versions
Theme and Variations
Music for a small ensemble with one performer per part
Chamber music
A small sonata consisting of 1-4 movements
Sonatina
A sung drama
Opera
Closing section of the composition
Coda
A contrapuntal composition based on a theme
Fugue
A self-contained section of a larger composition
Movement
A composition usually for solo instrument consisting of 2-4 contrasting movements
Sonata
A study, a piece designed to help the performer develop technical abilities in a particular area
Etude
Third section of sonata-allegro form
Recapitulation
A graceful courtly dance of French origin in triple meter
Minuet
A sonata for orchestra, usually 4 movements
Symphony
Developed during the classical period, first movement of a sonata
Sonata Allegro Form
An instrumental form several contrasiting dance movements in the same key and binary form
Baroque Suite
A form consisting of 3 sections
Ternary Form
A form consisting of 2 sections
Binary Form
Short piece in contrapuntal style
Invention
A composition in which the theme returns after the presentation of contrasting interludes - ABACA
Rondo
A short toccata, a keyboard composition emphasizing technical virtuosity
Toccatina
