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02/05/2007

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asymmetrical
Definition
phrases of different lenght (uneven)
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Cadential extension
Definition
the prolonging of the cadence (usually an extension of the I chord or an extension of V-I usually in the concluding phrase at the end of a period) ex: Betthoven Symphonies (V-I or III for an extended period of time to delay the end)
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Contrasting period
Definition
where the melodies and musical content are totally different between phrases in a period (a+b) = A (a'+b'+c) = B
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Double period
Definition
where the anteceedent/cosequent relationship is defined by pairs of phrases. Q+Q+A+A Ex. (a+a+b+b) = A
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Elision
Definition
the overlaping of two phrases (the cadence of phrase a is the tonic or beginning chord of phrase b)
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Interpolation
Definition
legthening the phrase with non related material not seen or heard in the original phrase (a+b)=orginal (a'+b') a' may have an unrelated 16th note run inserted that may lengthen a chord or build suspense for a new upcoming chord in the phrases(to delay or change orginal phrase)
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Link
Definition
material that appears between phrases that does not belong to neither phrase
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Modulating Phrase
Definition
A period that modualtes in the Consequent phrase ( the answer a' or b is in a different but usually related key to the Q or anteceedent phrase)
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Parallel Phrase
Definition
a+a or a+a' - where the musical content in the consequent phrase or phrase group is the same as the anteceedent or previous phrase ( almost a repeat with little variation)
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Symmetrical Phrase
Definition
period of symmetry (where the phrases are of the same number of beats or measures or seconds in length
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Phrase Group
Definition
A series of Anteceedent phrases that have no definate resolution of consequent phrase (can have extened phrase groups and then 1 consequent phrase like in the introductions in many symphonies
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