Song Forms

Question 1

Song form whose main feature is the return of the main theme (it alters with secondary themes)

(1) simple rondo: ABABA
(2) Second Rondo: ABACA
(3) Third Rondo: ABACABA

Answer 1

Rondo

Question 2

The structure of a song in which the first section of a simple ternary form is repeated (AABA)

Answer 2

Song form

Question 3

Music with three sections with the third generally an exact repetition of the first (ABA)

Answer 3

Simple Ternary Form

Question 4

A recurring groups of notes - four notes played at the beginning

Ex Beethoven’s 5th Symphony

Answer 4

Motif

Question 5

Based on a short theme (subject) - opening : announced by one voice alone
— 2nd voice reinstates subject on a diff scale
— 3rd/4th voice enter and carry the subject

Answer 5

Fugue

Question 6

Contains both rhythmic and melodic motifs

Answer 6

Fugue Subject