Objectives

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

• List the defining characteristics of compound ternary form, including its structure and common examples in Western art music.

• Explain the difference between simple ternary and compound ternary form, focusing on the internal formal designs of the sections.

• Identify pieces that use compound ternary form in the repertoire, explaining the reasoning behind their classification.

• Analyze pieces from the repertoire, classifying the form as binary, ternary, or a composite binary or ternary form, justifying the classification based on structural elements. 

• Diagram a piece using compound ternary form, indicating the internal structures of each section and their relationships.