Form
A form in music is an indication of a shape a composer has used to create a composition.
These can vary in complexity from:
simple binary AB form
to the sophisticated complexity of
Sonata form and
Fugue.
Study these through the links below.
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| Simple forms - Discover early forms including binary or A B forms and ternary forms |
| Theme and Variations - Themes and variations including chaconne and passacaglia |
| Fugue and Canon - Listen to examples of fugue and canon |
| Classical forms - Find out about classical forms such as sonata and scherzo |
| Song forms - Song forms including Ayre, Lied and Strophic |
| Form Quiz - Test your knowledge and understanding of the concepts used in this topic |
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