Form in Music Theory

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1. One of the simplest forms is also one of the most common. Not only is binary form a precursor to several other forms, but it is often embedded within these other forms. How many main sections does a binary form contain? Three One Seventeen Two

2. Pieces in binary form can often be categorized according to their harmonic motion and melodic content. Which of the following terms would describe a binary form in which the first section saw a clear cadence in the tonic key and melodic material from the first section returned in the second? Rounded Continuous Rounded Sectional Simple Section Simple Continuous

3. Ternary form, as the name implies, has three distinct parts. In most cases, the third section is a literal or amended repetition of the first part. Which of these types of pieces constitutes a ternary form? Da Capo Aria Both of these Minuet and Trio Neither of these

4. In ternary (as well as other forms), a special section is sometimes included to bring the music back to the original material. In the case of ternary, it prepares the return of the A material. True or false: this section is called a retransition. True False

5. Sonata form is one of the most recognized and most utilized forms in western art music. Of the following sections, which is not commonly held to be a key component of a movement in sonata form? exposition development recapitulation coda

6. In a four-movement sonata or symphony, which movement would most likely be written in sonata form? The third The second The first The fourth

7. The theme and variations form is one of the easiest to understand. A composer will present a theme followed by several variations. Brahms composed a famous set of 25 variations (and a fugue to boot) for piano based upon a theme by what Baroque composer? Purcell Bach Handel Vivaldi

8. A five part rondo would most commonly be realized in which of the following ways? ABABA ABCBA ABCDA ABACA

9. The seven-part rondo is often molded into what is called sonata rondo. Which of the following conditions generally hold(s) true for sonata rondos? The C episode is highly developmental in nature Both of these The second B section returns in the tonic key Neither of these

10. Art songs generally belong to one of two categories. Strophic songs set multiple lines of text to the same music. Is 'through-composed' the term that characterizes songs that are continuous and not repetitive? Yes No