The different instrumental forms in Classical Music

It is characterized by the presence of two complementary and related melodic sections of equal durations.

• Binary form

• Ternary form

• Compound Ternary form

• Fugal form

It is almost invariably used for the dance like third movements of classical symphonies and other instrumental works.

• Binary form

• Ternary form

• Compound Ternary form

• Fugal form

It is more common for Classical composers to use fugal techniques in the framework of another form.

• Binary form

• Ternary form

• Compound Ternary form

• Fugal form

Select which ones are Single Movement Instrumental Forms

• Binary form

• Fugal form

• Sonata form

• Concerto

• Ternary form

It is the most important instrumental form of the Classical period. It is a composite form with several movements.

• Sonata form

• Fugal form

• Concerto

• Binary form

It is not important form in the Classical period. It is regularly in three movements.

• Sonata form

• Fugal form

• Concerto

• Binary form

Select which ones are NOT Single Movement Vocal Forms

• Recitative

• Aria

• Opera

• Song

• Religious Music

It is a style of delivery in which a singer is allowed to adopt the rhythms and delivery of ordinary speech. It does not repeat lines as formally composed songs do.

• Recitative

• Aria

• Song

• Chorus

It is a self-contained piece for one voice with or without instrumental music.

• Aria

• Chorus

• Recitative

• Song

Apply to works for voice and accompaniment, usually in fairly simple, homophonic style and in binary or ternary form.

• Aria

• Chorus

• Recitative

• Song