Rounded Binary Form Quiz Assessment

1. Which diagram best represents rounded binary form?

| A | B |

| 1/2 A | B |

| A | 1/2 B |

| A | B | A |

| A | B | 1/2 A |

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 |

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

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

The B section usually concludes with a half cadence that bridges to the 1/2 A section.

Explanation

The B section usually concludes with a half cadence that bridges to the 1/2 A section.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation

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

4. What is the difference between binary and rounded binary?

There is no difference.

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 |

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 |

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

Gregorian chants

Minuets

Scherzos

Larger ternary pieces

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

Explanation

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

6. Rounded binary form is a precursor to what form?

Binary

Ternary

Sonata

Rondeau

Rounded binary is a precursor to ternary form, which you will learn about in the next lesson.

Explanation

Rounded binary is a precursor to ternary form, which you will learn about in the next lesson.

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