Structure and Form Flashcards
Binary
A B
Ternary
A B A
Rondo
A B A C A D …
Theme and variation
Music with a theme is then varied in different ways
Call and response
Call from one instrument and is responded by another instrument
Arch-shape
A piece using each section playing in reverse order
Sonata form
Exposition, Development, Recapitulation
Minuet and trio
Minuet, Trio, Minuet - Similar to ternary form
Strophic
Song with a section that is repeated
Through composed
A continous, non-sectional song
Da Capo Aria
A vocal piece in three section. First section end in tonic key and second contrasts with the first. The third section is the same as the first section
Cyclic
A section which is repeated indefinitely
Cadenza
An improvised piece
Continuo
Provides the backing harmonic structure to the music
Ground Bass
A repeated phrase as the basis of a piece underneath variation