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Rhythm
Intervals
Key and Scale
Triads and key
Seventh Chords
Non-harm. tones
Roman num/
fig bass 1
Dom-tonic function
Secondary dom
Modulation
Aug 6th Chords
Neap 6th Chords

Section 2:

Borrowed chords
Mediants
Special uses of dim 7
Chromatic non-H tones
Roman num/
figured bass 2

Section 3:

Set theory
Rhythm/ form
12- tone
Polyrhythm
Metric modulation
Meter

Section 4:

Basic Assumptions
Motive, Phrase and Period
Cadence
Binary form
Ternary form
Rounded binary form
Sonata form
Rondo form
Theme and variation
Dance forms

Section 5:

Basic assumptions
and procedures
Harmony
Form and rhythm
Melody
Timbre

Section 6: Bibliography

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Rondo Form

Basic Concepts

1. Rondo form usually follows a general plan that may be characterized by A-B-A-C-A.

2. The A section is often termed "refrain" or "rondo". It most often recurs in the tonic key. This is a fundamental difference between rondo form and ritornello form.

3.The A section often will be in binary form and will sometimes be altered in its restatements. Therefore, you might have an entire binary form refrain at the opening of the movement, and later you may only hear the A section of the refrain.

4. The sections that alternate with the A section are often termed "episodes" or "couplets". These will usually explore key areas other than the A section.

5. Be prepared to see different variations on the A-B-A-C-A plan. Sometimes it will appear A-B-A-CB-A or in another sequence. Sometimes it will be extended to three or more episodes. One must always allow the music to lead the analysis. Do not stamp "rondo" onto a movement and force it to fit.