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Ternary form
AU:
BBD a10009760
D:
For general discussions, may subdivide by Classical period; Romantic period; 20th century
H:
MT Music terms
T:
May subdivide by: Codas
W:
May be used as a subdivision to terms in the Works List (WL) hierarchy
SN:
Movements in ternary form consist of three parts, the first and third identical or closely related, the second contrasting to a greater or lesser degree. The form may therefore be symbolized ABA (New Harvard Dictionary of Music)
UF:
ABA form
BT:
Form