What is the difference between binary form and rounded binary form?

Binary form and rounded binary form are mostly the same in that they both have two related themes, one in each section, A and B, modulate to the dominant at the end of the A section, and back to the tonic at the end of the B section. The A and B sections are both repeated in binary and rounded binary form. The difference is, however, that in rounded binary, the theme from the A section comes back at the end of the B section, slightly altered. Therefore the form for binary is simply A:B, whereas for rounded binary it is A:B(A').

Answered by Helena M. Music tutor

16903 Views

See similar Music GCSE tutors

Related Music GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Describe Handel's 'And the Glory of the Lord' according to rhythm and structure.


Explain the major and minor keys using the circle of fifths.


How can I write an effective, original composition which will get a good mark?


What is the difference between simple and compound time signatures?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences