Music Theory 601 — Analytical Techniques I, Fall 2018

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R ea di ng Q ues ti ons : Ca pl i n, Cha pter 11 (f or Thurs . 1 0/ 18 )

Read through the section on subordinate themes, pp. 161–171.

How is a recapitulation similar to the exposition and how is it different?

How is the function of a main theme different in the recapitulation versus the
exposition?

How is the subordinate theme’s function similar in the exposition and

recapitulation and how is it different?

What are some common ways a main theme might be abbreviated in the
recapitulation?

What is a common method of extending and loosening the main theme and
transition in the recapitulation?

When new tonal regions are added in the main theme and transition of the
recapitulation, what key or keys are commonly tonicized?

Which parts of subordinate themes are most likely to be deleted in the

recapitulation, and which are more likely to be extended?

What kind of situations might require the recapitulated subordinate theme

group to be substantially altered in its phrase-structural design from the
exposition?