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Table of Contents

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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Theme and Variations

Basic Concepts

1. Theme and variations form is one of the simpler forms. Movements in this form often sport "Theme" at the head of the A section and "Var. #" over each succeeding section.

2. The theme is usually a self-contained section that ends with a double bar line. Often, the theme is in binary form.

3. Most often, the movement states the theme, then each succeeding variation restates the theme in a new light. Usually, if the theme is in major, there will be a variation in a minor key. Also, the there will be a metrical variation.