IC Theory

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	Typical Characteristics	Beethoven Op. 13 mvt. 2

Form	5-part Rondo - ABAC (B) A 7-part Rondo - ABACABA Each "A" section is in tonic The episodes are in closely-related keys If "B" returns, it's often in tonic	5-part Rondo - ABACA Key of A^b major
Theme (refrain) Characteristics	"A" is usually in a closed form, ends with PAC Each statement is often varied or abridged Easily recognizable motives May be followed by a transition	"A1" - contrasting period, repeated 4 measure phrases "A2" - abridged "A3" - repeat of "A1" with varied accompaniment No transitions following "A"
Episode Characteristics	Contrasting sections separating each "A" Either thematic or developmental First "B" typically in dominant or relative major There may be motivic connections between the theme and the episodes Second episode usually in a different key than the first May be a retransition leading back to "A"	"B" is in the key of the dominant One six measure phrase extension, repeated and extended to modulate "C" begins in a^b minor, ends in E major 2 measure motive, repeated Enharmonic modulation (twice) 3 measure retransition
Coda	May be one long unit or in sections Can tonicize another key, typically the subdominant	2 measure motive, repeated Harmonically V⁷-I Fragmented to smaller units, repeated
Analytical Considerations	What is the tonal scheme, key relationships What is the form of the Rondo theme What is the form of the episodes Motivic connections to the Rondo Theme What is the nature of any transitions, retransitions Modulations, developmental techniques What is the design of the Coda

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