Binary, Two contrasting sections: AB or AABB, Ternary, Two contrasting sections with repeat of first: ABA, Rondo, Repeated refrain with contrasting sections: ABACADA etc, Minuet and Trio, Dance in ternary form: Minuet A, Trio B, Minuet A., Theme and Variations, Theme is stated followed by different, contrasting versions A A1 A2 A3 A4 etc, Strophic, Repeated verse form: AAAAA, often hymns, carols, 12 Bar Blues, 32 Bar Song, Four x 8 bar phrases: AABA, 12 Bar Blues, Fixed chord pattern creates the structure: e.g. CCCC, FFCC, GFCC (I I I I , IV IV I I, V IV I I), Call and Response, One part performs idea, another part/group repeats it back, Intro, Opening section, Verse , Same tune each time, different lyrics - tells the story of the song, Chorus, Same tune, same lyrics - gives the headline of the song, Bridge, Contrasting section often heard after middle of the song, Outro, Ending section , Middle 8, Contrasting section often heard after middle of the song - similar to bridge but specifically 8 bars, Fill, Short episode filling in between sections: typically heard on drums, Coda , Ending section (usually Western Classical), Riff, pattern that repeats over and over again, Break, Most parts drop out then all come back in. Usually 3/4 of the way the song to build tension before the climax of the song. , Loop, Repeated section of sound (usually recorded sound/music), Improvisation, Section during which instruments/voice improvise - make it up on the spot using prior knowledge) , Regular phrasing, 2, 4, 8 bar phrases, Irregular phrasing, Any other combination: 3, 5, 7 bar phrases.

KAR MADTSHIRT: Structure (how the music is put together with repetition and contrast)

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