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Chapter 14: Classical Forms: Ternary and Sonata-Allegro

Chapter 14: Classical Forms: Ternary and Sonata-Allegro. Ternary Form (ABA). Statement – Contrast – Repetition “ Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star ”. Minuet and Trio in Ternary Form. Minuet : Stately dance in triple meter Originally a popular dance in the Baroque Era

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Chapter 14: Classical Forms: Ternary and Sonata-Allegro

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  1. Chapter 14: Classical Forms: Ternary and Sonata-Allegro

  2. Ternary Form (ABA) • Statement – Contrast – Repetition • “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

  3. Minuet and Trio in Ternary Form • Minuet: Stately dance in triple meter • Originally a popular dance in the Baroque Era • Became “Listening Music” in the Classical Era • Trio: serves as a contrasting (B) section • Originally only played by three instruments

  4. Eine kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart (1787) • Serenade: a light, multimovement piece for strings or small orchestra • Movement III: Minuetto (pg. 167)

  5. Sonata-Allegro Form Four Movement Form

  6. The Shape of Sonata-Allegro Form • Drama and conflict within a single movement • Three major sections: • Exposition: Presents thematic material • Opposition and blending of contrasting themes • Development: Thematic material from exposition is developed • Recapitulation: Themes return in original order

  7. Hearing Sonata-Allegro Form • Keep the sonata-allegro diagram in mind • Listen for the four distinctive musical styles in sonata-allegro form • Thematic sections: States the melodies • Transition: Moves the music forward • Development: Expands musical ideas • Concluding passages: Provides closure • Eine kleine Nachtmusik, movement I “Allegro” (p.172) • First theme: aggressive, fanfare-like opening • Second theme: quieter, lighter • Closing theme: cheerful

  8. Overture to Don Giovanni by Mozart • Sonata-allegro form • P. 174

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