Form

Question 1

Repetition

Answer 1

creates a sense of cohesion and organization.

Question 2

Contrast

Answer 2

creates tension and interest, and it helps clarify structure.

Question 3

Can you name the types of form?

Answer 3

Binary, Ternary, Sonata, Variation, and Rondo.

Question 4

Describe Binary form.

Answer 4

Contains two sections of equal length, which are often repeated.

Question 5

Describe Ternary form.

Answer 5

Contains three sections of equal lengths. The first and last sections are the same and the one in the middl provides contrast.

Question 6

Describe Sonata form.

Answer 6

larger form; grew from binary and ternary form.

Question 7

What are the types of Sonata form?

Answer 7

Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation.

Question 8

Describe Exposition.

Answer 8

Contains at least 2 contrasting themes, which are in different keys.

Question 9

Describe Development.

Answer 9

The thematic material is explored, broken apart, transformed, or sometimes new material is introduced.

Question 10

Describe Recapitulation.

Answer 10

Thematic material is restated, bit this time it’s in the “home” key.