8.3 Small Forms

• How does the A section conclude the piece in ternary form?

  Returns verbatim or varied
• What is the structure of a rondo form?

  A-B-A-C-A
• A theme and variations form presents a main theme that is repeated and modified in a series of progressive transformations
• Binary form consists of two contrasting sections, A and B, each typically repeated.


  True
• What is the structure of a ternary form?

  A-B-A
• What are small forms in music designed to convey?

  A simple musical idea
• What does ternary form provide with its A-B-A structure?

  Balanced and clear structure
• What is the primary focus of theme and variations?

  Modifying the main theme
• What is the characteristic of simple variations in music?

  Progressive transformations
• Ternary form consists of three sections, with the original A section returning after a contrasting B
• What alternates with the recurring A section in rondo form?

  Contrasting episodes
• What is the primary focus of binary form's two contrasting sections?

  Contrast
• What does theme and variations showcase about a composer's skill?

  Transforming a basic melody
• Binary form's sections contrast in melody, harmony, and rhythm.


  True
• What makes binary form's structure balanced and engaging?

  Contrasting sections
• Ternary form consists of three sections: A, B, and A
• Ternary form consists of three sections, with the original A returning after a contrasting B
• Match the small form with its description:

  Binary ↔️ Two contrasting sections

  Ternary ↔️ Three sections with A-B-A structure

  Rondo ↔️ Recurring main theme with episodes

  Theme & Variations ↔️ Theme followed by modifications
• Claude Debussy's "Clair de Lune" is an example of a ternary form.
• What is the structural characteristic of a rondo form?

  Recurring A section
• Binary form is divided into two contrasting sections, A and B
• In theme and variations form, the main theme is repeated and modified in a series of progressive transformations
• What is the structure of binary form?

  A-B
• What characterizes the structure of rondo form?

  Recurring A section
• What does Section A of binary form typically introduce?

  Main musical idea
• Examples of binary form include folk songs like "Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier" and dances such as minuets
• The B section of ternary form offers a change in melody, harmony, rhythm, and key.


  True
• What is the characteristic feature of the theme in simple variations?

  Clear melody, simple harmony
• An example of simple variations is the piece "Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman," which is also known as "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
• Which small form features two distinct sections with contrasting musical ideas?

  Binary
• Theme and variations form presents a main theme that is repeated and modified in a series of progressive transformations
• In a rondo form, the recurring A section alternates with contrasting episodes
• Theme and variations showcases the composer's ability to develop a basic melody.


  True
• What is the main characteristic of section A in binary form?

  Introduces the main theme
• In binary form, section B often changes key and explores new rhythmic patterns
• Ternary form provides balance and completeness with its A-B-A structure.


  True
• What does section B contrast with in ternary form?

  Section A
• Simple variations present a main theme followed by progressive modifications
• In variations, the rhythm can be modified while maintaining the overall structure.


  True
• What element is often modified in the second variation of a simple variations form?

  Harmony