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Title: Chapter 14: Classical Forms: Ternary and Sonata-Allegro


1
Chapter 14 Classical Forms Ternary and
Sonata-Allegro
2
Ternary Form (ABA)
  • Statement Contrast Repetition
  • Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

3
Minuet and Trio in Ternary Form
  • Minuet Stately dance in triple meter
  • Originally a popular dance in the Baroque Era
  • Became Listening Music in the Classical Era
  • Trio serves as a contrasting (B) section
  • Originally only played by three instruments

4
Eine kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart (1787)
  • Serenade a light, multimovement piece for
    strings or small orchestra
  • Movement III Minuetto (pg. 167)

5
Sonata-Allegro Form
  • Four Movement Form

Movement 1 2 3 4
Form Sonata-allegro ABA, Theme and Variations, or Rondo Minuet in Trio (ABA) Sonata-allegro, Theme and Variations, or Rondo
Mood Serious and substantive despite fast tempo Lyrical and tender Usually light and elegant, sometimes spirited Bright, lighthearted, sometimes humorous
Tempo Fast Slow Lively Fast
6
The Shape of Sonata-Allegro Form
  • Drama and conflict within a single movement
  • Three major sections
  • Exposition Presents thematic material
  • Opposition and blending of contrasting themes
  • Development Thematic material from exposition is
    developed
  • Recapitulation Themes return in original order

7
Hearing Sonata-Allegro Form
  • Keep the sonata-allegro diagram in mind
  • Listen for the four distinctive musical styles in
    sonata-allegro form
  • Thematic sections States the melodies
  • Transition Moves the music forward
  • Development Expands musical ideas
  • Concluding passages Provides closure
  • Eine kleine Nachtmusik, movement I Allegro
    (p.172)
  • First theme aggressive, fanfare-like opening
  • Second theme quieter, lighter
  • Closing theme cheerful

8
Overture to Don Giovanni by Mozart
  • Sonata-allegro form
  • P. 174
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