Binary form
This is a 2-part large structure form , notated as “AB”. A and B are meant to be distinct from each other in melody, harmony, or both.
In popular music, “A” could be a verse and “B” could be a chorus.
Examples
- “Green Greens” from Kirby Super Star
- “Float Islands” from Kirby Super Star
- “The Great Cave Offensive” from Kirby Super Star
- “Easton Kingdom / Underground Theme” from Super Mario Land
- “Pallet Town” from Pokemon Red/Blue
- A is an 8-bar period, B is an 8-bar sentence(?)
- “Route 1 Theme” from Pokemon Red/Blue
- A is a 16-bar sentence(?), B is an 8-bar period of sorts
- “Pokemon Center” from Pokemon Red/Blue
- A is an 8-bar period, B is an 8-bar sentence
- “Pewter City” from Pokemon Red/Blue
- AAB: A is an 8-bar period, B is a 16-bar period