Ternary Form

In this discussion, Dr. Jones explains thatternary form is the repetition of an opening section of a composition after further development of the theme. This repetition brings the opening in to a relationship of tension with the rest of the piece since it closes or completes the structure, which would collapse without the repetition.

Related films

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, genre, description, catalog record