Master Musical Form: Binary, Ternary, and Rondo Forms Explained

Question 1

Which feature is NOT characteristic of binary form?

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Features numerous contrasting themes

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Comprises two primary sections

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Sections exhibit contrast

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Initial section is often repeated

Question 2

Which technique is employed in rondo form?

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Combination of all three techniques

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Repetition of a primary theme

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Inclusion of contrasting episodes

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Development of themes

Question 3

What is the term for repeating a musical section in its original key?

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Tonic

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Dominant

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Subdominant

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Relative minor

Question 4

In ternary form, the middle section is often referred to as the:

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Trio section

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Development section

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Coda section

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Interlude section

Question 5

In rondo form, the main theme returns:

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Four or more times

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Once

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Twice

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Three times

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a structural element of musical form?

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Counterpoint

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Sections

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Phrases

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Cadences

Question 7

The term 'strophic' refers to:

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A form in which each verse of a song uses the same music

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A form in which the music changes with each verse

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A form in which the music is repeated at the end of each section

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A form in which the music is played twice

Question 8

Which feature is NOT characteristic of binary form?

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Development of new material

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Two distinct sections

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Contrasting themes

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Repetition of the first section

Question 9

Which musical genre commonly employs rondo form?

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Rondo

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Sonata

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Symphony

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Concerto

Question 10

Which technique is NOT used to create contrast in musical form?

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Repetition of the same melody

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Modulation to different keys

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Variation in tempo

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Use of different instrumentation

Question 11

Which musical form features a recurring main theme alternating with contrasting sections?

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Rondo

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Binary

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Ternary

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Sonata

Question 12

Which musical form is distinguished by its two main sections, each of which is repeated?

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Binary form

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Ternary form

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Rondo form

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Sonata form

Question 13

In binary form, which chord typically concludes the first section?

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Dominant

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Tonic

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Subdominant

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Relative minor

Question 14

Which of the following describes the 'ABA' structure of ternary form?

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The first section is repeated exactly in the third section

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The second section is in a different key than the first section

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The third section is a variation of the first section

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The third section is shorter than the second section

Question 15

In a rondo form, what are the contrasting sections called?

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Episodes

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Bridges

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Developments

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Codas

Question 16

The 'refrain' in rondo form refers to:

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The main melodic theme that returns multiple times

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The contrasting section that provides variety

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The concluding section that ends the piece

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The introductory section that sets the scene

Question 17

In a movement that follows sonata form, the development section typically:

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Develops and transforms thematic material from the exposition

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Introduces completely new thematic ideas

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Provides a contrasting mood or atmosphere

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Repeats the exposition material

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a variation form?

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Theme and variations

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Rondo

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Binary

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Ternary

Question 19

In a fugue, the subject is:

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The main melody that is imitated and developed throughout the piece

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The contrasting melody that provides relief from the subject

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The concluding section that ends the piece

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The introductory section that sets the scene

Question 20

Which of the following elements is NOT typically present in the recapitulation section of sonata form?

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Introduction of new thematic material

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Return of both themes from the exposition

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Change of key for one or both themes

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Use of ornamentation

Question 21

Which characteristic defines binary form in music?

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Two contrasting sections labeled A and B that repeat

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Three distinct sections that repeat

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Multiple sections that may or may not repeat

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Always concludes in the tonic key

Question 22

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of binary form?

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It features two contrasting sections.

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It consists of multiple repeated sections.

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It is divided into sections of unequal length.

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It utilizes modulation to create contrast.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of rondo form?

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Binary sectional structure

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Repeated refrain that alternates with contrasting episodes

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Continuous variation in the refrain

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Bridge section that provides contrast

Question 24

The recapitulation in a sonata form is characterized by which of the following?

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Return of the main theme in the tonic key

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Development of a secondary theme

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Introduction of a new theme

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Use of contrasting tonalities

Question 25

What is the defining characteristic of binary form in music?

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Two contrasting sections, labeled A and B

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Modulation to a new key in the second section

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A second section that is longer than the first

Question 26

Which of the following perfectly describes binary form?

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Two contrasting sections with the first section repeated

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Three contrasting sections

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No repeated sections

Question 27

In a ternary form, the contrasting section is typically positioned in the:

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Middle

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Beginning

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End

Question 28

Rondo form is characterized by:

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A recurring theme alternating with contrasting sections

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A single contrasting section

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No repeated sections

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of binary form?

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Sections of equal length

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Contrasting sections

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Repeated first section

Question 30

Identify the form of a piece with this structure: A B A C A B

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Rondo

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Binary

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Ternary

Question 31

In ternary form, the contrasting middle section is commonly known as the:

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Trio

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Development

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Recapitulation

Question 32

In binary form, the second section typically:

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Contrasts with the first section

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Develops the ideas of the first section

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Repeats the first section exactly

Question 33

In rondo form, the main theme that consistently returns is known as the:

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Refrain

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Episode

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Development

Question 34

Which of the following sections in binary form is optional?

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Coda

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First section

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Second section

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of musical form?

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Making performances less predictable

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Creating balance and contrast

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Developing musical ideas

Question 36

In rondo form, the sections that contrast with the refrain are typically:

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Different in character from the refrain

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In the same key as the refrain

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Longer in length than the refrain

Question 37

Which of the following is not a characteristic of binary form?

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The A section is always in a different key to the B section

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Two contrasting sections (A and B)

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The A section is repeated

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The A section returns at the end

Question 38

In a binary form, the B section is typically:

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Contrasting in character and material

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A development of the material from the A section

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A recapitulation of the A section

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A coda

Question 39

Which of the following pieces is an example of rondo form?

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Holst's The Planets, 'Jupiter'

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Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, 1st movement

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Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik, 1st movement

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Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, 1st movement

Question 40

In a ternary form, the middle section (B) is often referred to as:

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The contrasting section

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The recapitulation

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The exposition

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The development

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a key difference between binary and ternary form?

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Use of a fermata in the B section

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Number of contrasting sections

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Return of the A section

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Key relationships between sections

Question 42

How do binary and ternary forms differ in their structure?

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Binary form has two main sections (A and B), while ternary form has three (A, B, and C).

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Binary form is mainly used in classical music, while ternary form is more common in pop and rock.

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Binary form always repeats the first section, while ternary form never does.

Question 43

Identify the musical form that follows the ABA pattern?

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Ternary

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Binary

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Rondo

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Strophic

Question 44

What is the defining characteristic of a rondo form?

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A recurring main theme alternating with contrasting episodes

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A repeated section followed by two contrasting sections

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Three contrasting sections without a recurring theme

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A series of variations on a single theme

Question 45

Which of the following musical pieces is commonly composed in binary form?

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Minuet

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Sonata

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Fugue

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Symphony

Question 46

What is the main purpose of analyzing musical form?

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To understand the structure and organization of music

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To identify different musical genres

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To evaluate the quality of music

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To improve performance skills

Question 47

Which of the following is **not** considered a basic musical form?

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Sonata

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Binary

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Rondo

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Ternary

Question 48

A musical form characterized by two distinct sections repeated in a pattern is known as:

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Binary form

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Rondo form

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Ternary form

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Strophic form

Question 49

In a rondo form, the recurring section is called the:

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Refrain

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Bridge

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Verse

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Development

Question 50

The repetition of a musical idea at different pitches is known as:

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Sequence

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Cadence

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Modulation

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Transposition

Question 51

Which of the following is **not** a characteristic of sonata form?

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Ternary structure

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Exposition section

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Development section

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Recapitulation section

Question 52

What is the term used to describe the change in key of a musical piece?

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Modulation

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Inversion

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Transposition

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Retrograde

Question 53

Which musical form is often characterized by the repetition of verses?

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Strophic form

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Binary form

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Ternary form

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Sonata form

Question 54

The arrangement and organization of musical elements within a piece is known as its:

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Form

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony