Structure & Form

Question 0

Sonata

Answer 0

3 main sections;
Exposition - Themes are heard for the first time (exposed)
Development - themes go through interesting twists & turns
Recapitulation - themes are played again (recapped)

Question 1

Call and Response

Answer 1

A question an answer - between two groups of musicians - leader and the rest of the group - Indian & African music

Question 2

Minuet & Trio

Answer 2

Contrasting sections - French dance with 3 beats in a bar

Question 3

Strophic Form

Answer 3

Same section of music is repeated over and over with no changes - Classical, Folk, Blues & Pop music - Music for each verse is the same but lyrics change in every verse

Question 4

Continuo

Answer 4

A continuous bass part- Baroque period - harpsichord & cello

Question 5

Cadenza

Answer 5

Bit of music played by a soloist - usually in the middle of a concerto

Question 6

Pop songs

Answer 6

Usually have an intro - grabs people’s attentions - verse-chorus-verse-chorus

Question 7

Riff

Answer 7

Short section of music which is repeated - drums/bass guitar