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Comprehensive Theory Exam
Notes about different aspects of the part-writing portion of the exam.
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Undergraduate 3
12/10/2012

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Term
Simple Binary Form
Definition
A|B or A|A'
This form can be sectional (A ends in tonic in home key) or continuous (it does not). B section presents new motivic material in a contrasting and closely related key before returning to tonic.
Term
Rounded Binary Form
Definition
A|BA'
Sectional or continuous. B section is transitional - features modulations, fontes/montes/pontes/ circle of 5ths. Return of A section at the end is in home key and usually shortened.
Term
Simple Ternary Form
Definition
A|B|A
Sectional or continuous. Links or transitions sometimes used to connect sections. B section usually begins and ends in own contrasting key (stable). Return of the A sections appears in full, and is sometimes longer than before.
Term
Composite Ternary Form
Definition
Three part form that contains embedded binary forms in each section.
Term
Continuous Variation Form
Definition
Passacaglias (repeated bassline) and Chaconne (repeated chord progression). Begin with unaccompanied bassline or chord progression. Feature ostinati, either for a short time or the whole work. Elisions are commonly used.
Term
Sectional Variation Form
Definition
Appears under "Theme and Variations" or "Variations on a Theme". Small rounded-binary form, ending with a conclusive cadence and short pause before the first variation. Either embellishes the melodic/bass line, alter tempo/rhythms, changing key and/or change harmonies & musical textures.
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Five-Part Rondo Form
Definition
Characterized by repeating section (refrain). Contrasting sections called episodes. Sections can move directly or through use of transitions and retransitions. Succeeded refrains may be altered in length.

A - tonic
B - closely related
A - tonic
C - closely related
A - tonic (coda)
Term
Seven-Part Rondo Form
Definition
Same characteristics as Five-Part. If second episode modulates and develops, then referred to as Sonata Rondo Form.

ABACAB(or D)A
Term
STUDY SONATA FORM
Definition
Term
Neopolitan Sixth Chord
Definition
N6 or Flat-II

FA - LE - RA

Before - I, vi, or IV
After - Dominant function
Term
Italian Sixth
Definition
Le Do Fi
Term
French Sixth
Definition
Le Do Re Fi
Term
German Sixth
Definition
Le Do Me Fi
Term
V9
Definition
root 3 7 9
Term
V11
Definition
root 7 9 11
Term
V13
Definition
root 3 7 13
Term
Pentatonic
Definition
D R M S L
D Me F S Te
Term
Ionian
Definition
major
Term
Lydian
Definition
major #4
Term
Dorian
Definition
nat. minor #6
Term
Mixolydian
Definition
Major b7
Term
Phrygian
Definition
nat. minr b2
Term
Locrian
Definition
minor b2 b5
Term
Aeolian
Definition
Natural Minor
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