Music Appreciation Chapter 6

A principle of form based on repeated alterations of a given melody is called:

variation

Ternary form is comprised of a statement followed by a departure.

False

A fragment of a theme that forms a melodic-rhythmic unit is called a:

Motive

Independent parts of a large-scale work (a symphony, for example) are called:

Movements

A ___________ can serve as the building block in the construction of a musical work

Theme

Even when a performer improvises, the basic elements of repetition, contrast, and variation can be heard.

True

Music that is made up spontaneously in performance is called improvisation.

True

In this excerpt, which element does not seem to change? (Song) Nutcracker March

Meter

Match the following forms with their formal patterns

ABA Ternary AB Binary

The musical form in which a soloist is answered by a chorus is known as:

Call and Response Responsorial

In through-composed songs, music from previous stanzas is repeated.

False

In this excerpt, how does the second phrase compare to the first phrase? (Song) Nutcracker March

It is almost identical

Which of the following styles of music are often based on improvisation?

Jazz Rock Some non-westen

Which of the following are the basic elements of form?

Repetition Contrast Variation

After listening to this entire example, which elements of form do you hear? (Song) Nutcracker March

Repetition Variation Contrast

Which best describes the overall form of the march in this example? (Song) Nutcracker March

Ternary A-B-A

Which of the following are common forms in vocal music?

through-composed Strophic form