Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

• Define key terms associated with binary form, such as "sectional binary," "continuous binary," "simple binary," and "rounded binary."

•  Describe the structural differences between the different categories of binary form. 

• Analyze pieces from the repertoire, classifying the form, justifying the classification based on structural elements, and diagramming the form using uppercase letters (A, A', B) for sections and lowercase letters for phrase structure (e.g. a, a', b).

• Compare and contrast examples of sectional and continuous binary forms, highlighting how tonal content and cadences influence the classification.