i know this question has been asked many times but PLEASE could anyone tell me if twinkle twinkle little star is an example of a song played in ternary form.

thanks for your help

January 29, 2008

Dear Anonymous:

Yes, ternary form is found in "Twinkle twinkle little star ..."

Sincerely,

Manny

The middle "B" part of the ternary ABA form is where the key changes to a related key. In this case, that occurs at: "up above the world so high...like a diamond in the sky".

Yes, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" is an example of a song played in ternary form. Ternary form is a musical structure that consists of three sections: an A section, a contrasting B section, and a return to the initial A section. In the case of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," the A section is the first verse, which begins with the lyrics "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are." The B section is the second verse, which starts with "Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky." Finally, the A section is repeated again as the third verse, which mirrors the melody and lyrics of the first verse. This ABA structure is a classic example of ternary form.