AABA form

This large structure form is perhaps the most common form in the American songbook style - many, many jazz standards use it, particularly with 8-bar or 16-bar sections.

Examples

Video game music:

• "Spiral Mountain" – Banjo Kazooie

Jazz:

• "I Got Rhythm"
• "Take the 'A' Train"
• "Satin Doll"
• "Misty"
• "Oleo"
• "Lullaby of Birdland"
• "Ain't Misbehavin'"

Musical theatre and film:

• "Over the Rainbow"