Rounded Binary Form Quiz Assessment

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This quiz is intended to test you on your knowledge of rounded binary form, based on the content from Clarion's PODs Projects.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is the difference between binary and rounded binary?

    • A.

      There is no difference.

    • B.

      Binary form is diagrammed as | A | B | A | while rounded binary is diagrammed as | A | B | 1/2 A |

    • C.

      Binary form is diagrammed as | A | B | while rounded binary is diagrammed as | A | 1/2 B |

    • D.

      Binary form is diagrammed as | A | 1/2 B| while rounded binary is diagrammed as | A | B | 1/2 A |

    • E.

      Binary form is diagrammed as | A | B | while rounded binary is diagrammed as | A | B | 1/2 A |

    Correct Answer
    E. Binary form is diagrammed as | A | B | while rounded binary is diagrammed as | A | B | 1/2 A |
    Explanation
    Binary form is diagrammed as | A | B | while rounded binary features a return to A by playing just a portion of A. This is diagrammed as | A | B | 1/2 A |

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  • 2. 

    The return to the A section following a B section in rounded binary form always has what characteristic?

    • A.

      The return to A is a fragment of the A section.

    • B.

      The return to A is in a different key than the A section.

    • C.

      The return to A after the B section is always played twice in it's entirety.

    • D.

      The return to A is always in a faster tempo than the B section.

    Correct Answer
    A. The return to A is a fragment of the A section.
    Explanation
    In rounded binary, the return to A is always a fragment of the A section - but never A in it's entirety.

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  • 3. 

    Which diagram best represents rounded binary form?

    • A.

      | A | B |

    • B.

      | 1/2 A | B |

    • C.

      | A | 1/2 B |

    • D.

      | A | B | A |

    • E.

      | A | B | 1/2 A |

    Correct Answer
    E. | A | B | 1/2 A |
    Explanation
    Sections A and B are played, as in binary form, but then a piece A returns at the end, which is what makes up rounded binary. This is diagrammed as | A | B | 1/2 A |

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  • 4. 

    The B section usually concludes with a ____  ________ which tends to bridge to a restatement of a phrase from A in the original key.

    Correct Answer
    half cadence
    half-cadence
    HC
    H C
    Explanation
    The B section usually concludes with a half cadence that bridges to the 1/2 A section.

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  • 5. 

    Rounded binary form is a precursor to what form?

    • A.

      Binary

    • B.

      Ternary

    • C.

      Sonata

    • D.

      Rondeau

    Correct Answer
    B. Ternary
    Explanation
    Rounded binary is a precursor to ternary form, which you will learn about in the next lesson.

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  • 6. 

    Rounded binary form is NOT often found in which of the following?

    • A.

      Gregorian chants

    • B.

      Minuets

    • C.

      Scherzos

    • D.

      Larger ternary pieces

    Correct Answer
    A. Gregorian chants
    Explanation
    Rounded binary is often found in minuets, scherzos, and larger ternary pieces. Gregorian chant existed long before the time of forms.

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