Definitions for "Ternary form"
A three-part musical structure (A-B-A) based on statement (A), contrast (B), and repetition (A).
Three-part (A-B-A) form based on a statement (A), contrast or departure (B), and repetition (A), Also three-part form. The structure of this dance is ternary (A-B-A), with an opening melodic idea (played by trumpet), a contrasting idea (heard in the strings and woodwinds), followed by a return of the first idea. The form thus has a logical symmetry and balance. Example: Mouret, Rondeau Real Audio: 28K | 56K | About this album
Three-part (A-B-A) form based on a statement (A), contrast or departure (B), and repetition (A). Also three-part form. Example: Mouret, "Rondeau" Real Audio: 28k | 56k | About this album The structure of this dance is ternary (A-B-A), with an opening melodic idea (played by trumpet), a contrasting idea (heard in the strings and woodwinds), followed by a return of the first idea. The form thus has a logical symmetry and balance.