Music Theory Friday: Musical Forms

Welcome back to Between the Barlines! I am your host, Dr. Maeve Berry! We are going to focus on unpacking more genres from the classical era. We’ve talked a lot about sonata form this season, and if you wish to refresh yourself on what that form entails, go back to episode 6 on the sonata! Today, we are going to spend some time learning about binary forms and their relatives, variations, minuet and trio, and the rondo. As always, I will mention some pieces of music for each one of these forms. Let’s get started!Music mentioned in this episode:Beethoven Minuet in G Major, WoO 10, No. 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttHwuyJsZAIC. P. E. Bach Solfeggietto in C Minor, H. 220, Wq. 117/2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rDGc69FQcYMozart 12 Variations "Ah, vous dirai-je, maman" KV 265: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO-ecxHEPqIMozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 – III. Menuetto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZwnJ_wTlYgBeethoven Rondo a capriccio Op. 129 ("Rage Over a Lost Penny"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9vhk-cNwv4