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Musical Form and Structure Review
Answer the following questions about musical forms and structures!
- What is the structure or plan for a musical work?
- form
- variation
- repetition
- cover
Answer: Form is the structure or plan for a musical work. - Which of the following is not a basic tool a composer uses for create music?
- contrast
- variation
- form
- repetition
Answer: Form is not a basic tool a composer uses for create music. However, composers do use repetition, variation, and contrast to create music. - What are sections of music commonly called in relation to form?
- Numbers
- Symbols
- Letters
- Shapes
Answer: We use letters to describe and identify sections of music in relation to form. - If the second section of music is only slightly different from the first, what type of form would the second section be?
- A1
- A'
- B
- B1
Answer: If the second section of music is only slightly different from the first, the second section is considered form A'. - What is the form for The Star Spangled Banner?
- ABC
- AABC
- ABAC
- ACDC
Answer: The form of The Star Spangled Banner is AABC. - __________ refers to a section of music that is exactly like another section of music. It reinforces the melody and makes the listener more acquainted with it.
- Repetition
- Variation
- Contrast
- Dynamics
Answer: Repetition refers to a section of music that is exactly like another section of music. - __________ refers to a section of music that resembles another section of music with slight differences. In a section of music it is different, but it can still be traced back to the original theme in some way.
- Repetition
- Variation
- Contrast
- Dynamics
Answer: Variation refers to a section of music that resembles another section of music with slight differences. - _________ refers to a section of music that is different from other sections. It adds interest to a piece of music.
- Repetition
- Variation
- Contrast
- Dynamics
Answer: Contrast refers to a section of music that is different from other sections. - A different way of seeing how form is used in a song could be to use________ instead of letters.
- Shapes
- Notes
- Beats
- Rests
Answer: Shapes are used as a different way of seeing how form is used in a song in instead of letters.
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