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