What is a retransition?
A. the section that develops the thematic material after it is presented in the exposition
B. the unstable section, in sonata-allegro form, in which the tonality changes from tonic to dominant in preparation for the appearance of the second theme
C. the section that presents the thematic material again, only this time, maintains the tonic key
D. the end of the development section, where the tonality often becomes stabilized on the dominant in preparation for the return of the tonic and the beginning of the recapitulation
E. the section that presents the main themes of the movement
Answer (2)
A retransition is an unstable section in music that prepares for the recapitulation by shifting tonality from tonic to dominant. It is crucial in the sonata-allegro form, stabilizing on the dominant before returning to the tonic. This section helps maintain coherence in thematic material throughout the piece. ;
A retransition is a crucial section in music that bridges the development and recapitulation in the sonata-allegro form, shifting tonality from tonic to dominant. This prepares the listener for the return of the main themes. It is characterized by instability leading to a stabilization on the dominant key before returning to the tonic key.
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