Forms

Question 1

A short composition designed to express a definite mood or programmatic idea

Answer 1

character piece

Question 2

a form developed in the classical period. consists of 3 principle sections

Answer 2

sonata allegro form

Question 3

first section of sonata allegro form

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exposition

Question 4

a form consisting of 3 sections

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ternary form

Question 5

A graceful courtly dance of French origin in 3/4 meter

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minuet

Question 6

a contrapuntal composition or process based on a theme (subject) which is stated at the beginning in one voice/part alone, then imitated by the other voices or parts in close succession; this theme reappears throughout the piece in various keys and in one voice/part or another

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fugue

Question 7

a composition in which the theme (first section) returns repeatedly after the presentation of contrasting interludes

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rondo

Question 8

an instrumental form consisting of several contrasting dance movements in the same key and in binary form. the four basic movements are allemande, courante, sarabande, and gigue

Answer 8

baroque suite

Question 9

a dance in triple meter with a strong emphasis on the down beat

Answer 9

waltz

Question 10

a short toccata; a keyboard composition emphasizing technical virtuosity

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toccatina

Question 11

the third section of sonata allegro form

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recapitulation

Question 12

the closing section sometimes added as a rounding off rather than an integral part of the form

Answer 12

coda

Question 13

a sonata for solo instrument and orchestra, usually in 3 movements

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concerto

Question 14

a short piece in contrapuntal style, often developing a single motive in 2 or more voices

Answer 14

Invention

Question 15

a self-contained section of a larger composition

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movement

Question 16

a piece written to be played as an introduction, a title used in 19th century compositions by Chopin and others for expressive piano pieces

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prelude

Question 17

a study; a piece designed to help the performer develops his technical abilities generally in one particular area

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etude

Question 18

a sung drama; a stage work whose actions and conversations are given to solo singers and choruses accompanied by instruments

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opera

Question 19

a sonata for orchestra usually in 4 movements; the chief orchestral form of the classical and romantic periods

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symphony

Question 20

a small sonata consisting of 1-4 movements

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sonatina

Question 21

a form consisting of 2 sections

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binary form

Question 22

a form in which the theme or tune is followed by a number of varied versions

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theme and variations

Question 23

a composition usually for solo instrument, consisting of 2-4 independent movements in contrasting moods, keys, tempos, and forms

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sonata

Question 24

music for a small ensemble with one performer per part

Answer 24

chamber music

Question 25

the middle section of sonata allegro form

Answer 25

development