Musical Structure

This musical example is in Binary form, how many different musical sections can you hear?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Binary form is a musical form in 2 related sections, both of which are usually repeated.

This musical excerpt is an example of ternary form. How many different musical sections are in ternary form?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Ternary form is ABA.

This excerpt of music is an example of Strophic form, which answer best describes Strophic form?

• Three sections of music.

• Two sections of music.

• A section of music that keeps returning after an alternate section.

• One section that repeats with the same melody.

Answer explanation

Strophic Form is a form of music in which one verse, or passage, structure is repeated over and over

What is the definition of a Rondo?

• It has two different sections.

• It has a section that repeats.

• It has three different sections.

• It has one section.

Answer explanation

Rondo has a section that keeps returning!

Listen to this excerpt by the composer Mozart. What is the definition of theme and variations? ( you don't need to listen to the entire piece before you answer)

• Is it where you hear a melody and then a series of variations based on it.

• Is it one section that repeats with the same melody but different words.

• Is it a piece of music with three sections.

• Is it a piece of music with two sections.

Answer explanation

A variation is embellished!

Which of these would be the most suitable choice for the structure of a Pop song?

• intro, verse, outro.

• intro, verse, chorus.

• verse, chorus, verse,chorus.

• intro, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus, ending.

Answer explanation

Structure and form mean the same thing!

Which of these describes Sonata form?

• Exposition, development, Recapitulation.

• Exposition, development.

• Exposition, recapitulation, development.

• Development, exposition, recapitulation.

Answer explanation

Sonata form is a musical structure consisting of three main sections: an exposition, a development, and a recapitulation.

This musical excerpt has two sections A & B, which of these musical forms best identifies this?

• Binary form.

• Rondo form.

• Ternary form.

• Strophic form.

Answer explanation

The prefix BI means two!

Which musical form is this ABACA?

• Binary form.

• Ternary form.

• Rondo form.

• Strophic form.

Answer explanation

Rondo form is a piece of music where the musical material stated at the beginning of the piece keeps returning.

Which musical form is this ABA?

• Binary form.

• Ternary form.

• Rondo form.

• Strophic form.

Answer explanation

Ternary form is a three-part musical form consisting of an opening section (A), a following section (B) and then a repetition of the first section