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Forms Flashcards

1
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A short composition designed to express a definite mood or programmatic idea

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character piece

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2
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a form developed in the classical period. consists of 3 principle sections

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sonata allegro form

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3
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first section of sonata allegro form

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exposition

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4
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a form consisting of 3 sections

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ternary form

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5
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A graceful courtly dance of French origin in 3/4 meter

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minuet

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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

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7
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a composition in which the theme (first section) returns repeatedly after the presentation of contrasting interludes

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rondo

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8
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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

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baroque suite

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9
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a dance in triple meter with a strong emphasis on the down beat

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waltz

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10
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a short toccata; a keyboard composition emphasizing technical virtuosity

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toccatina

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11
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the third section of sonata allegro form

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recapitulation

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12
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the closing section sometimes added as a rounding off rather than an integral part of the form

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coda

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13
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a sonata for solo instrument and orchestra, usually in 3 movements

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concerto

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14
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a short piece in contrapuntal style, often developing a single motive in 2 or more voices

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Invention

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15
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a self-contained section of a larger composition

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movement

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16
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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

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

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etude

18
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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

19
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a sonata for orchestra usually in 4 movements; the chief orchestral form of the classical and romantic periods

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symphony

20
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a small sonata consisting of 1-4 movements

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sonatina

21
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a form consisting of 2 sections

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binary form

22
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a form in which the theme or tune is followed by a number of varied versions

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theme and variations

23
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a composition usually for solo instrument, consisting of 2-4 independent movements in contrasting moods, keys, tempos, and forms

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sonata

24
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music for a small ensemble with one performer per part

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chamber music

25
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the middle section of sonata allegro form

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development

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