MUS111H1 Lecture : Form_
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The shape of a musical composition as defined by all of its pitches, rhythms, dynamics, and timbres: dynamics loud, soft, gentle. The structure, shape or organizing principle of music. Has to do with the arrangement of elements in a piece of music to make it coherent to the listener. The word form is generally used in reference to a structural plan on of a composition or a movement of a composition. Variation forms: variations on a theme the presentation of a melodic idea, composer takes the melody and writes a series of variations with it, melodic i. e. nicolo paganini: caprice 24 from 24 caprices (c. 1830) chaconne - a piece that is derived entirely from variations on a harmonic beat in order to end the piece it requires a more technical buildup (climax then end) www. notesolution. com. piece is always moving and always changing.