Cadence A harmonic goal, specifically the chords used at the goal Cadential extension Delay of cadence by addition of material Coda Conclusion of composition Codetta Marks and the end of sonatas, ends in a perfect cadence Contour Shape of the melody Conjunct Stepwise Disjunct With leaps Focal point Highest note of the melody Countermelody Accompanying melody sounding against the principle melody Elision When last note of one phrase serves as first note of next phrase Introduction Section which opens a movement, establishes melodic, harmonic, and or rhythmic elements Bridge Contrasting section which also prepares for the return of the original material section Chorus Line or lines that are repeated Song form (AABA)
Music Theory AP terms
Cadence A harmonic goal, specifically the chords used at the goal Cadential extension Delay of cadence by addition of material Coda Conclusion of composition Codetta Marks and the end of sonatas, ends in a perfect cadence Contour Shape of the melody Conjunct Stepwise Disjunct With leaps Focal point Highest note of the melody Countermelody Accompanying melody sounding against the principle melody Elision When last note of one phrase serves as first note of next phrase Introduction Section which opens a movement, establishes melodic, harmonic, and or rhythmic elements Bridge Contrasting section which also prepares for the return of the original material section Chorus Line or lines that are repeated Song form (AABA)
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