The musical form that takes one idea and then changes it in some way is theme and variations.
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A short musical idea can be called a number of things. It can be called a phrase or motif for example.
symphonic poem
That would be a melody. You may be thinking of 'motif'.
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A musical thought is a section of a piece of music that is either one mood or one idea. An idea here being a certain repetition of notes, melody, or style. It may also be very small, only a few measures.
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A short MUSICAL IDEA.
A motive is a short musical idea.A short musical idea.
A short musical idea can be called a number of things. It can be called a phrase or motif for example.
A ritornello is the form that typically begins a movement. Ritornello form focuses on a contrast between two musical ideas (the soloist and the orchestra for example). The idea presented in the ritornello will be revisited many times again in the song.
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When a composer develops a musical idea, they use a process known as fragmentation.
As a composer develops a musical idea she may use fragmentation as a way to shorten the musical motive.
A structure or idea.
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