Rounded Binary Form Quiz Assessment
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What is the difference between binary and rounded binary?
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There is no difference.
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Binary form is diagrammed as | A | B | A | while rounded binary is diagrammed as | A | B | 1/2 A |
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Binary form is diagrammed as | A | B | while rounded binary is diagrammed as | A | 1/2 B |
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Binary form is diagrammed as | A | 1/2 B| while rounded binary is diagrammed as | A | B | 1/2 A |
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Binary form is diagrammed as | A | B | while rounded binary is diagrammed as | A | B | 1/2 A |
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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.
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The return to the A section following a B section in rounded binary form always has what characteristic?
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The return to A is a fragment of the A section.
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The return to A is in a different key than the A section.
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The return to A after the B section is always played twice in it's entirety.
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The return to A is always in a faster tempo than the B section.
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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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Which diagram best represents rounded binary form?
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| A | B |
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| 1/2 A | B |
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| A | 1/2 B |
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| A | B | A |
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| A | B | 1/2 A |
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A. | 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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The B section usually concludes with a ____ ________ which tends to bridge to a restatement of a phrase from A in the original key.
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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:
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Rounded binary form is a precursor to what form?
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Binary
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Ternary
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Sonata
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Rondeau
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A. 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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Rounded binary form is NOT often found in which of the following?
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Gregorian chants
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Minuets
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Scherzos
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Larger ternary pieces
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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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