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Musical Form and Structure Review

Answer the following questions about musical forms and structures!

  1. What is the structure or plan for a musical work?
    1. form
    2. variation
    3. repetition
    4. cover

    Answer: Form is the structure or plan for a musical work.


  2. Which of the following is not a basic tool a composer uses for create music?
    1. contrast
    2. variation
    3. form
    4. 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.


  3. What are sections of music commonly called in relation to form?
    1. Numbers
    2. Symbols
    3. Letters
    4. Shapes

    Answer: We use letters to describe and identify sections of music in relation to form.


  4. If the second section of music is only slightly different from the first, what type of form would the second section be?
    1. A1
    2. A'
    3. B
    4. B1

    Answer: If the second section of music is only slightly different from the first, the second section is considered form A'.


  5. What is the form for The Star Spangled Banner?
    1. ABC
    2. AABC
    3. ABAC
    4. ACDC

    Answer: The form of The Star Spangled Banner is AABC.


  6. __________ 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.
    1. Repetition
    2. Variation
    3. Contrast
    4. Dynamics

    Answer: Repetition refers to a section of music that is exactly like another section of music.


  7. __________ 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.
    1. Repetition
    2. Variation
    3. Contrast
    4. Dynamics

    Answer: Variation refers to a section of music that resembles another section of music with slight differences.


  8. _________ refers to a section of music that is different from other sections. It adds interest to a piece of music.
    1. Repetition
    2. Variation
    3. Contrast
    4. Dynamics

    Answer: Contrast refers to a section of music that is different from other sections.


  9. A different way of seeing how form is used in a song could be to use________ instead of letters.
    1. Shapes
    2. Notes
    3. Beats
    4. Rests

    Answer: Shapes are used as a different way of seeing how form is used in a song in instead of letters.

You've completed this review of musical forms and structure! Play as often as you wish.

 

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