Structures
- Created by: GrB
- Created on: 04-10-15 17:36
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- Structures
- Binary
- A piece which has two sections
- Often used in Baroque dances
- Each section is repeated (AABB)
- Section B contrasts with section A, this is often done by modulating to related keys
- Ternary
- Three sections
- Each section repeats (AABBAA)
- Section A ends in the home key with a perfect cadence, section B modulates to a related key and ends in the home key, the final section is the same as the first or slightly varied, if it is varied it is called A1
- Rondo
- Can have any number of sections
- ABACAD...
- Section A is called the refrain or main theme, other sections are called episodes
- Section A is in the home key
- Theme and Variation
- Theme is often a memorable tune, played first. Each variation is played after a short pause, they are all self contained pieces of music
- A Ground bass is a type of T and V. A repeated bass line is played with increasingly complex melodies being added over the ground. It is used in baroque dances like the chaconne and passacaglia
- Each variation should sound like the theme but be different to the others
- The theme can be varied by adding notes, taking notes away, adding a countermelody or changing the metre
- Theme is often a memorable tune, played first. Each variation is played after a short pause, they are all self contained pieces of music
- Concerto
- First movement- sonata form, brisk and purposeful
- Second movement- ternary or variation form, slower and song-like
- Third movement- rondo, variation or sonata form
- Symphony
- Usually four movements, at least one in sonata form
- Sonatas
- Usually four movements
- One or more movements is in sonata form
- Overtures and Suites
- An overture is a one movement piece for orchestra
- They usually open ballets or operas
- They contain themes from the main work
- Suites are orchestral arrangements of the music played in operas or ballets
- An overture is a one movement piece for orchestra
- Sonata Form
- Exposition ends in a different key
- Development, the theme goes through variations
- Recapitulation, themes are played again
- Binary
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