1.5 Musical Form and Musical Style

genre

term for different categories of music

form

the shape, arrangement, or organization of various elements

style

the combination of qualities that make a work of art distinctive

A'

A prime! this is when the section is modified

when are "nesting" letters used to define form?

when a section of a form such as AB can be broken into smaller sections such as aba'

what elements define genre?

text, functions, or performing forces

what elements influence form?

rhythm, dynamics, tone color, melody, harmony, texture

t/f: style is not influenced by the culture/lifestyle of a piece's time

false

binary form

AB

tertiary form

ABA

how are musical forms expressed?

using letters, such as ABA