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Chapter 4 Study Guide This will consist only of written answers to questions on the exam. There is no listening component. You will need to be familiar with definitions and letter abbreviations. Form – the structure, plan, framework of music Outer form – the technical structure a piece of music employs, such as variation Inner form – the personal choices a composer makes within the outer form that give a work its unique sound quality Repetition – AAA; strophic form (like a hymn) Contrast – AB (binary form); through-composed (no repetition) might look like ABCDE etc. Contrast & Return – ABA; also known as rounded binary, ternary; da capo aria ABA’; ABACA etc. is known as rondo form Variation – AA1A2A3A4 etc. Genre – refers to general categories determined by text, style, function and performing forces; includes symphony, opera, string quartet, concerto, solo song. Within a genre, various form structures can be used. Style – distinctive, characteristic uses of musical elements and structures. Can be categorized by historical cultures (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic), geography (African, European, Chinese, American), as well as other modern distinctions (pop, rock, heavy metal, hip hop, rap, etc.). Style is useful to create relationships amongst works of music. Works within a style share similar characteristics pertaining to musical elements.
