Form And Analysis

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Phrase

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The smallest structural unit normally concluded by a cadence.

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Rhythmic Cadence

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the conclusion using one or two measures to display rhythmic changes subtly with the patterns at the end.

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Retrograde

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When a motives notes in reverse order occurs.

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Two part Binary Form

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Three basic harmonic organizational plans for a phrase

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1. repeat a cadence
2. Prolonging the cadence chord
3. the addition of a final cadence after a deceptive cadence

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Sequence, real and tonal

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S- happens when two or more transpositions occur in succession
R- transposition the exact quality of each interval in the original motive is retained
T- transposition happens if there is any variance in interval quality

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Cadential relationship of a phrase groupings

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(incomplete & complete) the first phrase clearly expresses its harmonic dependence on the next phrase, we sense a need for one or more phrases to complete the musical idea.

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Two Phrase Period

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a question and answer relationship a fact we recognize by calling them the antecedent and consequent phrase.

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Three Phrase Period

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regardless the number of phrases involved, the cadences generally progress from relatively weak to relatively strong.

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Four Phrase Periods

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Often referred to as double periods where the first and third phrases are frequently in parallel construction although parallel and contrasting phrases are not uncommon.

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Repeated Phrase

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involves variation, secondary ornamentation accompaniment figuration, dynamics or scoring. It also possesses the same rhythmic weight as a four phrase period, repeat signs are used.

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Symmetrical Period

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Phrase with an equal number of measures

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Asymmetrical Period

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Contains phrases of different lengths.

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Five methods of connecting a phrase

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1. Continuation of an accompaniment pattern of figuration.
2. Continuous movement of one or more voice parts with an anacrustic function to the next part
3. Link
4. Elision
5. Overlapping

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Modulating Period

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When the key changes whether it be to its relative major or minor within a period.

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Rounded Binary Form

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When the second phrase of part A returns as the second phrase of part B.

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Harmonically closed

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when a part terminates on the home key with an incomplete cadence or in some other key with either a complete or incomplete cadence. (Authentic)

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Harmonically Open

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When a part ends in an alternate key or in an incomplete cadence from the original key.

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Ternary Form

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A three part composition where the third part is a repeat of the first part. (ABA) The B section generally expresses both a contrasting key and thematic material.