Be able to define/describe the characteristics of all the
"smaller" forms (D 1-6).
Be able to describe binary and ternary forms,
including harmonic tendencies in major and minor for binary.
Be able to define open and closed formal sections.
Be able to describe the difference between rounded binary
and ternary forms.
Be able to describe/illustrate the principle of composite
ternary form.
Be able to list the three primary and two optional sections of
sonata form (in order of appearance).
Be able to name the various elements and key relationships
typically found in the exposition of a sonata.
Be able to describe the qualities of the development section
of a sonata.
Be able to describe the qualities of the recapitulation
section, and how it differs from the exposition.
You will be given a short piece to analyze. You will be
required to determine the overall form of the piece, as well as note
modulations, phrases, cadences, and determine if periods are
open/closed, parallel/contrasting. (This piece will be similar
to your homework assignments, but will be taken from an anthology I
have by Robert Ottman's mentally deranged cousin, Otto Ottman,
titled: Der Musique Examples Dat Der Studunts Vill Nevver Be
Able Tu Anilize On Der Bezt Day.)
