lively music, often the third movement ofa symphony

The musical term "augmentation" is defined as:

process of lengthening note values in a melody

Exposition, Development, Recapitulation

The musical term "retrograde" is defined as:

Reversing the intervals in a melody

The musical term "inversion" is defined as:

Inverting the intervals in a melody

a composition in strict imitation

musical composition for solo instrument in three movements

The musical term "motives" is defined as:

a short, recurring melodic or rhythmic idea

Symphony form is recognized as:

a major work for orchestra, usually in 4 movements

"Rondo" form is defined as:

Theme is usually a simple tune that alternates with contrast

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"Scherzo" is:
lively music, often the third movement ofa symphony
a dynamic indication meaning "gradually louder"
shortening note values in a melody
serves as a bridge between the exposition and recapitulation
2
Which form of music presents a short theme and then repeats it in various voices?
fuge
counter subject
canon
symphony
3
The musical term "augmentation" is defined as:
the fourth note of a scale
a dynamic indication meaning "gradually louder"
a group of pitches with contour and rhythm
process of lengthening note values in a melody
4
A ternary form is:
the guidelines the singer or player follows
a piece with three sections
a statement of a theme
a short recurring idea
5
A pattern of phrases is labeled a
musical thought
theme
piano
composition
6
"Sonata form" is:
Exposition, Development, Recapitulation
a progression of chords leading to the end of a section
the secondary theme in a fugue
a pitch in overtone series
7
The musical term "retrograde" is defined as:
a musical embellishment
pitch, length, and expression of musical sounds
Reversing the intervals in a melody
an instrumental composition that precedes an opera
8
The musical term "inversion" is defined as:
music having "la" as tonic
two or more pitches sung or played at the same time
a specific category of music
Inverting the intervals in a melody
9
Notes grouped together form
subject
motive
exposition
coda
10
A "canon" is:
five brass instruments
where a theme is played and then repeated in variations
A theme is stated by successive voices
a composition in strict imitation
11
Binary form is:
a piece with two sections
playing both loud and soft
"the rule"
catchy tune that alternates contrasting sections
12
Ternary form is generally labeled how?
A-B-C
A-B-A
B-B-B
1-2-3
13
Combined motives create a
introduction
ornament
sonata
phrase
14
A "sonata" is:
a generic term for orchestral music
the main theme in a fugue
A combination of melody harmony in different ways
musical composition for solo instrument in three movements
15
The musical term "form" is defined as:
Division of music into groups by strong and weak pulses.
The element of music that controls it's dynamics.
The Key note or tonic note.
The way music is organized.
16
The musical term "section" is defined as:
A part of a composition
Lively music in triple meter.
The interval formed by two pitches.
the movement is organized with regard to time pattern
17
The musical term "motives" is defined as:
a short, recurring melodic or rhythmic idea
a long composition
a dynamic indication meaning gradually louder
melody repeated by one or more instruments in a round
18
Symphony form is recognized as:
a performer with outstanding technique and music ability
a major work for orchestra, usually in 4 movements
an italian term meaning "moving more quickly"
Piece where the theme is played and then played differently
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"Rondo" form is defined as:
a composition in strict imitation
Theme is usually a simple tune that alternates with contrast
the "rule" or guideline the singer following
ABA form

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