Music Theory III ~ Composition Assignment No. 1
Compose a short 16 measure piece in 18th century style for piano, guitar, marimba,
or string/wind trio/quartet, using the following model. That is, your A and
B sections will each consist of two four-bar phrases which end on a
cadence, using the following key/cadence scheme (you may use any key, choosing
the appropriate model for major or minor). Base your piece on a short melody, approximately
1-2 measures long. (The use of secondary dominants or leading-tone chords is optional).
Model:
In Major--
A B
Phrase struc 4 mm. 4 mm. 4 mm. 4 mm.
Cadences HC or IAC 4 m. HC or tonicization of V } ] HC or IAC PAC
Harmonic I ------------> V } ] V ------------> I
pillars
In Minor--
A B
Phrase struc 4 mm. 4 mm. 4 mm. 4 mm.
Cadences HC or IAC 4 m. tonicization of III } ] HC or IAC PAC
Harmonic i ------------> III } ] III ------------> I
pillars