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Chapter 14: Classical Forms: Ternary and Sonata-Allegro. Ternary Form (ABA). Statement – Contrast – Repetition “ Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star ”. Minuet and Trio in Ternary Form. Minuet : Stately dance in triple meter Originally a popular dance in the Baroque Era - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Chapter 14: Classical Forms: Ternary and Sonata-
Allegro
Ternary Form (ABA)
• Statement – Contrast – Repetition • “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
Minuet 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
Eine kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart (1787)• Serenade: a light, multimovement piece
for strings or small orchestra• Movement III: Minuetto
Sonata-Allegro Form
Four Movement 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
The 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
Hearing 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”– First theme: aggressive, fanfare-like opening– Second theme: quieter, lighter– Closing theme: cheerful