FORM + STRUCTURE TERMINOLOGY

Question 1

form, structure

Answer 1

the overall shape of a composition

Question 2

binary

Answer 2

a form with two sections, each usually repeated.
the a section modulates from the tonic to dominant or relative major.
the b section returns to the tonic, usually via other keys.

Question 3

introduction

Answer 3

an opening passage or section which clearly prepares for the main idea.

Question 4

phrase

Answer 4

a short passage of music, usually 2 or 4 bars long.

Question 5

rondo

Answer 5

comprising several statements of a main section interspersed with contrasting episodes.
- simplest form ABACA
where A is the recuring section and B+C are the episodes.

Question 6

sonata form

Answer 6

a large scale form that combines elements of ternary form and binary form.

Question 7

ternary

Answer 7

a form with 3 sections, where opening sections is repeated and section b is providing pronounced contrast

Question 8

strophic

Answer 8

the same or similar music for each stanza of the poem being set