The Exposition
The presentation of the thematic factors, the statement or Exposition of the two themes and codetta, is made exactly as in the sonatine-form, though probably upon a broader scale. The Principal theme is usually a Two-Part Song-form, at least; often... The First Part
Part One may be designed as period, double-period, or phrase-group; sometimes, though very rarely, as single phrase, repeated. It ends, usually, with a strong perfect cadence on the tonic chord of the original key, or of some related key (that is, on... The First Rondo-form
This consists, then, of a Principal theme (generally Two-Part or Three-Part Song-form); a Subordinate theme in a different key (probably a smaller form); a recurrence of the Principal theme (usually more or less modified or elaborated); and a coda. ... The Five-part Form
The repetition of the Second and Third Parts together is sometimes subjected to changes that are almost radical in their nature, and therefore appear to modify the form itself. These important changes chiefly affect the Second Part, when it reappea... The Melodic Figure
The smallest unit in musical composition is the single tone. The smallest cluster of successive tones (from two to four or five in number) that will convey a definite musical impression, as miniature musical idea, is called a Figure. Assuming the ... The Melodic Motive Or Phrase-member
This, as has already been stated, is a somewhat longer section, compounded of two or more figures. Being thus longer, the breaks or spaces between motives are generally more emphatic and recognizable than those between the figures, and therefore i... The Necessity Of Form In Music
So much uncertainty and diversity of opinion exists among music lovers of every grade concerning the presence of Form in musical composition, and the necessity of its presence there, that a few general principles are submitted at the outset of our ... The Parts
If we inquire into the means employed, in the larger Part-forms, to effect the division of the whole into its broader Parts, we find that the prime factors, here again, are Cadence and Melody. The strongest sign of the consummation of a Part is a de... The Period
The Period-form is obtained by the addition of a second phrase to the first. It is therefore, in a sense, a double phrase; that is, it consists of two connected phrases, covering eight ordinary measures, or just double the number commonly assigned ... The Phrase
It is not altogether easy to give a precise definition of the phrase. Like so many of the factors which enter into the composition of this most abstract, ideal, and intangible of the arts, the phrase demands considerable latitude of treatment, and ... The Phrase-group
A second method consists in enlarging the period-form to three phrases, by the same process of addition which, as explained in the preceding chapter, transforms the single phrase into the double-phrase or period. In order to preserve the continuity... The Principal Song
The first division, called the principal song, is either a Two-Part or a Three-Part Song-form,--most commonly the latter. It is generally entirely complete in itself; the fact that another division is to be added, does not affect its character, form... The Principle Of Extension
The other cause of modified phrase-dimension is one of extreme importance, as touching upon the most vital process in musical composition, namely, that of phrase-development. Setting aside all critical discussion with reference to the question, W... The Recapitulation
This corresponds, theoretically, to the da capo in the Song with Trio, or to the variated recurrence of the Principal theme in the First Rondo-form. But it is more than either of these. The term Recapitulation is more comprehensive than recurrence ... The Recapitulation
This, the third Division, is, as usual, a review of the original presentation of the thematic material,--the recurrence of the Exposition. It is sometimes a nearly exact reproduction, excepting the necessary change of key in the Subordinate theme a...

The Double-period Distinction Between Bipartite And Tripartite Forms Lesson 4 Causes The Sonatine Form The Exposition The Recapitulation T The Second Rondo Form

The Exposition The Recapitulation Causes The First Part Lesson 8 Relation To The Three-part Song-form Length Of The Regular Phrase Repetition Of The Parts