Forms definitions

Question 1

BINARY

Answer 1

Two sections: A usually ends in a related key (e.g. dominant or relative minor), but B returns to the tonic. B will contain with some change/contrast
A B

Question 2

TERNARY

Answer 2

Three sections: Section B provides a contrast (e.g. new tune key change). A may return exactly or with some slight changes.
A B A

Question 3

RONDO

Answer 3

A longer form: A returns througout the piece, with contrasting sections called @episodes@, contains new ideas and using different keys.
A B A C A

Question 4

MINUET AND TRIO

Answer 4

The minuet was a type of graceful dance from the 17-18th century and was often used as the 3rd movement in symphonies in the Classical era. The minuet had two repeated sections, the trio had two new repeated sections, the trio had two new repeated sections with a return to the minuet at the end (no repeat) .
II: AB: II II:CD :II AB

Question 5

VARIATIONS

Answer 5

The main theme is repeated and developed a number of times in a variety of different ways.
A a 𝒜 𝗔 𝓐

Question 6

STROPHIC

Answer 6

A simple form where the song uses the same melody over and over.
A A A