Discussion 8b - The Phrase, Sub-phrase, and Motive

Class Discussion

Identifying Phrases

• Look for rests
• Listen for a clear beginning, middle, and end.
• Look for cadential chords; I, V, and vi. A cadence is like the period at the end of a sentence.
• Look for structure. Sometimes, phrases stay the same length, and this can make it a lot easier to separate the different phrases.