Structure

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Binary
AB
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Ternary
ABA
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Rondo
ABACADA
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Ritornello
A recurring passage in Baroque music for orchestra or chorus. Often used in first or final movement of a solo concerto or Aria.The ritornello is played tutti and alternates with contrasting sections played by the soloist
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Tutti(all)-solo-tutti-solo-tutti
The tutti returns in whole or part and often in different keys throughout the movement
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Continuo
A continuous bass part in baroque music,often played on cello or harpsichord
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Theme and variations
A composition where a theme is repeated each time with changes to one or more of its original elements
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Through composed
The music is relatively continuos and non-sectional,non-repetitive. Each verse is different. e.g. Bohemian Rhapsody
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Popular song form
intro-verse-chorus-verse-middle eight-chorus-verse-outro
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Middle eight
8 bars in the middle of a song. has different chords and tune to keep you interested. Links different sections together
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Coda/outro
The bit at the end of the piece that is different from all the rest. Finishes piece nicely.
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Strophic form
Each verse has some tune but the lyrics have changed. e.g. hymns or pop music
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Cyclic
Circular repetition. The pieces have common themes which link them together. E.g star wars
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Ternary

Back

ABA

Card 3

Front

Rondo

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Ritornello

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Tutti(all)-solo-tutti-solo-tutti

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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