Rounded Binary Form Quiz Assessment
This quiz is intended to test you on your knowledge of rounded binary form, based on the content from Clarion's PODs Projects.
- 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 |Rate this question:
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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.Rate this question:
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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 |Rate this question:
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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 CExplanation
The B section usually concludes with a half cadence that bridges to the 1/2 A section.Rate this question:
- 5.
Rounded binary form is a precursor to what form?
- A.
Binary
- B.
Ternary
- C.
Sonata
- D.
Rondeau
Correct Answer
B. TernaryExplanation
Rounded binary is a precursor to ternary form, which you will learn about in the next lesson.Rate this question:
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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 chantsExplanation
Rounded binary is often found in minuets, scherzos, and larger ternary pieces. Gregorian chant existed long before the time of forms.Rate this question:
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