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Introduction to Form
Definition of the different parts on a Form
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Fine Art
11th Grade
06/24/2022

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Term
Antecedent Phrase
Definition

In a period, the first of the two phrases

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Cadence
Definition
A temporary or permanent pause or emphasis in the musical line.
Term
chorus
Definition
refrain
Term
consequent phrase
Definition
In form, the second phrase of period structure.
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da capo
Definition
An Italian term "to the head" instructing the performer to return to the beginning. Abbreviated D.C.
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dal segno
Definition
An Italian indication "to the sign" of a repeat to the sign,
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double period
Definition
An arrangement of four phrases, most typically with weak-weak-weak-strong structure.
Term
fine
Definition
An Italian term meaning "the end."

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first ending
Definition
A type of repeat sign in which the performer plays through the first ending, repeats back to the beginning (or the double bar), then skips to the second ending the second time.
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form
Definition
The term for the organized development of music over a given time span.
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motive
Definition
The smallest element of musical form.
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motive
Definition
The smallest element of musical form (usually only a few pitches).
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period
Definition
In musical form, the combination of two phrases in a weak-strong arrangement. See also antecedent phrase and consequent
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phrase group
Definition
A combination of two or three phrases that do not have a weak-strong cadential arrangement. See also period.
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progressive cadence
Definition

(1) In a melody, a phrase ending on an active scale degree, principally 2, 5, 7. 

(2) In a harmonic sense, a cadence to the dominant triad (ii-V, IV-V, or I-V).

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refrain
Definition
The contrasting section of a short form or song; material that always recurs with the same text.
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repeat sign
Definition
A symbol indicating that material between the lines is to be repeated.
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second ending ...
Definition
Used with a first ending, it is the measure or measures played the second time through the repeated material.
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second ending ...
Definition
Used with a first ending, it is the measure or measures played the second time through the repeated material.
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sequence
Definition
The recurrence of a melodic and rhythmic motive at consistently higher or lower pitch levels.
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terminal cadence
Definition
(1) A phrase ending with a stronger melodic effect (scale degrees 1 or 3). (2) A harmonic cadence that involves dominant and tonic functions.
Term
verse
Definition
Groups of lines in a song that are repeated, but with different text. See also refrain.
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