Title: Chapter 14: Classical Forms: Ternary and Sonata-Allegro
1Chapter 14 Classical Forms Ternary and
Sonata-Allegro
2Ternary Form (ABA)
- Statement Contrast Repetition
- Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
3Minuet 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
4Eine kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart (1787)
- Serenade a light, multimovement piece for
strings or small orchestra - Movement III Minuetto (pg. 167)
5Sonata-Allegro 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
6The 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
7Hearing 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
8Overture to Don Giovanni by Mozart
- Sonata-allegro form
- P. 174