Unit+7


 * MUSICAL PHRASE**

function). Phrase 1--- H.C. (or I.A.C) Phrase 2 -- A.C (or P.A.C.)
 * Phrase** – a musical sentence or complete thought that ends with a cadence.
 * Period** – a logical grouping of phrases that give an impression of closure (Expository


 * ANTECEDENT** (weak or open) **CONSEQUENT** (stronger or closed)

Ex.. 5 bars -then- 7 bars
 * Asymmetrical** – a period in which the phrases differ in length.

Ex.. 5 bars -then- 5 bars
 * Symmetrical** - a period in which the phrases are the same length.

Ex. Mary Had A Little Lamb
 * Parallel** – a period in which the musical material is almost exactly the same.

Ex. the first 5 bars is completely different with the next 5 bars (the next phrase) but it's still sounds related / connected to each other.
 * Contrasting** – a period in which the phrases have differing musical material.

Modulation if you have a key of C --- A7 --- to D secondary dominant the dominant chord of the dominant chord of the dominant chord of...
 * Modulating** – a period in which the Consequent phrase modulates.

cadence is expected. You already finished but you add extend a cadence after that..
 * Cadential extension** – the addition of musical material beyond the point at which a

(overlap or dovetail). The end of the song.. but also the beginning of the other song
 * Elision** – the cadence point of one phrase becomes the beginning of the next phrase

material not heard in the original phrase. "Twinkle, twinkle little star.. ar.. ar.. ar.."
 * Interpolation** – the repetition of a phrase becomes longer by the insertion of new

Phrase 1 ---I.A.C. Phrase 2 H.C. Phrase 3 --I.A.C. Phrase 4 ---P.A.C. "Happy Bday to you, Happy Bday to you, Happy....."
 * Double Period** – phrase 1 and 3 are often identical or very similar.

H.C. or I.A.C (Transitional and Developmental functions),
 * Phrase group** – NOT a period structure. Groups of phrases that end with weak cadences

P.A.C. (Cadential function).
 * Cadential Phrase Group** (or Closing section) - groups of phrases that end primarily with

When you want to move

FASTER.... it should be in the WEAK BEAT

SLOWER ... it should be in STRONG BEAT