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Multiple stanzas of text set to a single musical strophe. Repeats. AAA |
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Multiple stanzas of text set to a single musical strophe which is modified somewhat to reflect the changes in the text. AA’A” |
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Musical setting employs a typical ABA ternary structure. Contrasting text is set in the B section. Typically, the A section text conveys the main idea of the song. The B section text provides some contrasting ideas which sets the A material in a slightly different light. Seen in da Capo arias. |
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New music is composed from beginning to the end of the piece. The new music reflects the new ideas present in the text as text unfolds. ABCD |
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Used in many country, folk, and rock genres. Alternate verse and chorus for as many verses as the text contains. Verse-Chorus-Verse2-Chorus-(Bridge)-Chorus, etc. |
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Chorus usually 32 measures long. Consists of four 8-measure phrases. Most common: aaba Less common: abac Least common: abca (b = bridge) Chorus-Chorus-repeats Chorus many times)(Optional Bridge) |
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Consists of three 4-bar phrases. Phrase structure is aa’b. words ||: I | I or IV | I | I | same words | IV | IV | I | I | other words (irony) | V | V (IV 50s rock) | I | I or V:|| |
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AB Two-reprise design ||: A :||: B :|| |
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A B-A Two-reprise design ||: A :||: B-A :|| |
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Single Subject. Imitated in 2 voices. Episodes/Sequences |
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