Structure Flashcards
Binary form
A, B (AA, BB)
Tenary form
A, B, A (AA, BB, AA)
Rondo form
A, B, A, C, A, D, A etc.
Theme and variation
A, A1, A2, A3 etc.
Strophic
Repeating verses with the same melody, often used in hymns and lieder
Through composed
A structure that changes throughout the piece
Ground bass
A repeating baseline that provides the harmonic structure to a piece
Canon, round
A melody started in different parts at set intervals (similar to fugue)
Cadenza
A solo section in a classical concerto, improvised virtuosity
Verse and chorus
Popular song structure, which also includes introduction, bridge and middle 8
Large structures
Concerto, symphony, sonata, oratoria
Chamber music
String quartet, wind quintet, concerto grosso
A, B (AA, BB)
Binary form
A, B, A (AA, BB, AA)
Tenary form
A, B, A, C, A, D, A etc.
Rondo form
A, A1, A2, A3 etc.
Theme and variation
Repeating verses with the same melody, often used in hymns and lieder
Strophic
A structure that changes throughout the piece
Through composed
A repeating baseline that provides the harmonic structure to a piece
Ground bass
A melody started in different parts at set intervals (similar to fugue)
Canon, round
A solo section in a classical concerto, improvised virtuosity
Cadenza
Popular song structure, which also includes introduction, bridge and middle 8
Verse and chorus
Concerto, symphony, sonata, oratoria
Large structures
String quartet, wind quintet, concerto grosso
Chamber music
