GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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bravura theme In concerto form, a solo subordinate theme featuring continuous rhythmic activity in sixteenth notes.

cadence* A general term for the engendering of thematic closure. cadence of limited scope* A cadential idea whose function is limited to the unit of

form that it closes (usually a codetta), without participating in any broader sense of thematic closure.

cadential A concluding phrase function that produces the requisite conditions for the-matic closure. It is supported exclusively by one or more cadential progressions.

cadential arrival A moment in time marking the structural end of a thematic unit. cadential idea A concluding idea function consisting of a 2-m. (or shorter) unit, sup-

ported exclusively by a cadential progression, that eff ects (or implies) a cadence. cadential phrase A phrase supported exclusively by an expanded cadential progres-

sion. It does not usually exhibit continuational characteristics. cadential progression A progression that confi rms a tonality by bringing in order its

fundamental harmonic functions (initial tonic, pre-dominant, dominant, and fi nal tonic).

cadential six-four* A second-inversion triad, built out of the pitches of the tonic har-mony, that functions in a cadential context as dominant harmony with melodic embellishments.

characteristic material Melodic and rhythmic confi gurations used to defi ne a theme as unique (compare conventional material ).

closing ritornello Th e fi nal section of concerto form. It fulfi lls a similar function as the subordinate-key ritornello, except that it resides entirely in the home key and is usually interrupted by a solo cadenza.

closing section A postcadential phrase function following a perfect authentic cadence. It consists of a group of codettas, oft en featuring fragmentation and a recessive dynamic.

coda A framing section function that follows on a recapitulation. It contains one or more coda themes to reinforce further the home key and to serve various compensa-tory functions.

coda theme In a coda, a thematic unit that closes with a home-key perfect authentic cadence. It usually features loosening devices typical of a subordinate theme.

codetta A postcadential function following a perfect authentic cadence and ranging in length from a single chord to a 4-m. phrase. It is supported by a tonic prolongational (occasionally a cadential) progression (compare closing section ).

compensatory function In a coda, the function acquired by a compositional procedure or event that compensates for procedures or events not occurring in earlier sections. It may serve to recall main theme ideas, restore material deleted from the recapitu-lation, reference material from the development, shape a new dynamic curve, or realize unrealized implications.

complete cadential progression A cadential progression that contains all the constitu-ent harmonic functions (compare incomplete cadential progression ).

complete pre-core A pre-core that contains a full complement of initiating, medial, and concluding phrase functions (compare incomplete pre-core ).

compound antecedent* An initiating phrase function consisting of a simple sentence or hybrid that closes with a weak cadence, thus implying a repetition (a compound consequent) to bring stronger cadential closure.

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