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The "sonata allegro" form...consisting of a first theme, a second theme, a development, and a recapitulation...is indeed found in symphonies and quartets. I don't know why it was named as it was, but it is a formal structure not linked to sonatas.

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What kind of music was the most important music of the classical period -?

symphonies and string quartets.


What does allegro form mean in classical music?

'Allegro' means 'quite fast and lively'. There is no such thing as 'allegro form', and what I think you may mean is 'sonata allegro form', which is another version of the more common 'sonata form'. This is the form in which most first movements, and some last movements, of classical and romantic symphonies are written. The form is also used for such genres as string quartets, piano sonatas, and so on. It is described in detail elsewhere on this site.


Sonata form is used frequently as the form for which movement of a multi-movement work?

The first movement of the following multi-movement genres in the classical and romantic periods is almost always cast in sonata form: Symphonies Concertos String quartets and other serious chamber music genres Solo sonatas (e.g. piano)


What are characteristics of symphony?

Some characteristics that many symphonies have in common are that they are tonal and written in four movements. The first movement is often in sonata form.


What is the difference of Beethoven's sonatas from Mozart's sonatas?

Mozart Sonatas are light and smooth with forte (F) being nottoo loud. Famous Sonata: Turkish March.(Technical skill: Wrist movements onlywhen needed).Beethoven Sonatas uses lots of strength when dealing with Forte (F) or louder. Famous Sonata: Appassionata.(Technical skill: Strength only on loud notes).Both composed the best Sonatas in the world.

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What kind of music was the most important music of the classical period -?

symphonies and string quartets.


What does allegro form mean in classical music?

'Allegro' means 'quite fast and lively'. There is no such thing as 'allegro form', and what I think you may mean is 'sonata allegro form', which is another version of the more common 'sonata form'. This is the form in which most first movements, and some last movements, of classical and romantic symphonies are written. The form is also used for such genres as string quartets, piano sonatas, and so on. It is described in detail elsewhere on this site.


Sonata form is used frequently as the form for which movement of a multi-movement work?

The first movement of the following multi-movement genres in the classical and romantic periods is almost always cast in sonata form: Symphonies Concertos String quartets and other serious chamber music genres Solo sonatas (e.g. piano)


What is the plural form of sonata?

Sonatas. Just an "s" on the end.


What are the key differences between a symphony and a sonata in classical music composition?

The key differences between a symphony and a sonata in classical music composition are their structure and size. A symphony is a large-scale work for orchestra typically consisting of multiple movements, while a sonata is a smaller-scale piece usually written for a solo instrument or a small group of instruments with fewer movements. Additionally, symphonies often have a more complex and grandiose sound compared to sonatas.


What has the author Hall Overton written?

Hall Overton has written: 'Piano sonata no. 1' -- subject(s): Sonatas (Piano) 'Symphony for strings; string orchestra' -- subject(s): Symphonies (String orchestra), Scores 'Symphony no. 2 for orchestra' -- subject(s): Symphonies, Scores


What are characteristics of symphony?

Some characteristics that many symphonies have in common are that they are tonal and written in four movements. The first movement is often in sonata form.


What is the difference of Beethoven's sonatas from Mozart's sonatas?

Mozart Sonatas are light and smooth with forte (F) being nottoo loud. Famous Sonata: Turkish March.(Technical skill: Wrist movements onlywhen needed).Beethoven Sonatas uses lots of strength when dealing with Forte (F) or louder. Famous Sonata: Appassionata.(Technical skill: Strength only on loud notes).Both composed the best Sonatas in the world.


Where was Johann van Beethoven from?

Johann van Beethoven was from Bonn, Germany, and was the alcoholic and bullying father of Ludwig van Beethoven. Ludwig van Beethoven, composer of the Classical Period - Born - 16th or 17th of December, 1770 in Bonn, Germany Died - 26th of March, 1827 in Vienna, Austria Major works include - 8 Symphonies, 6 String quartets, 2 Piano sonatas, 1 Sonata for violin and piano, 1 Violin concerto, 1 Piano concerto. Genres - Symphonies, Piano concertos, String quartets, Piano sonatas. In 1787, Beethoven's instructor suggested that he travel to Vienna to take lessons from Mozart, who was greatly impressed by Beethoven's ability and talent. He also had lessons with Joseph Haydn which he considered were not successful and Mozarts rival, Antonio Salieri.


Who composed Moonlight Sonata?

I believe it was Ludwig van Beethoven.Beethoven


How many movements in the tschaikowsky violin concerto?

Shostakovich wrote two piano sonatas. Piano sonata №1 (opus 12) is in one movement. Piano sonata №2 (opus 61) has three movements: I. Allegretto II. Largo III. Moderato Shostakovich's cello sonata in D-minor (opus 40) includes four movements: I. Allegro non troppo II. Allegro III. Largo IV. Allegro.


What style of music did Beethoven write?

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