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Rondo Form
This form features an easily recognizable melody ("Theme") that returns two or three times in alternation with contrasting material. (This differs from Baroque ritomello form which features a returning tutti group.
Minuet and Trio form has a special type of compound temary design (in which
each of the sections has its own small form):
ln this form, a musical theme is stated (the main melody of tne movement),
followed by any number ol varied presentations of that theme. ln subsequent
variations, new countermelodies can be added, and aspects of the theme
(such as key, meter, instrumentation, mood, dynamics, etc.) can be altered.
THEME - VARIATION1 - VARIATION 2 - VARIATION 3 (etc.)
Theme and Variations is found in second movements of many Classic works,
and it is sometimes used in fourth movements.
Sonata Form
Sonata form (also called "sonata-allegro form") is a musical debate vvithin a single
movement based on the conflict and ultimate resolution of tvvo opposing key centers.
Sonata form is the First movement form of virtually every Classic instrumental work,
though It may be used in other movements as vvell.) This unigue Classic form has
three distinct dramatic aspects vvithin a binary harmonic plan:
The large-scale form of a musical composition can be projected via any combination of the musical elements (rhythm, dynamics, melody, tone color, texture, form). Traditionally, however, musical form in Western music has been primarily associated with the order of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic events (or the text) in a piece. Letters (i.e. A, B, C) are used to designate musical divions brought about by the repitition of melodic material or the presentation of new, contrasting material. Some of the most common musical forms are described below:
David Loberg Code, Western Michigan University
Harmony parts are made by stringing together triads built on different scale degrees.
Triadic Harmony: The three most common triads used to harmonize a melody are the tonic, subdominant, and dominant triads: I, IV, and V.
In a major key, all three of these will be major triads.
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