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Generally speaking, the 1st mov't of a symphony is usually in what is known as "sonata form": exposition, development, recapitulation and coda.

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The musical form that is usually an extended multi movement work is?

a symphony.


What movement of a classical symphony or string quartet is usually in a dance like form such as minuet and trio?

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What is material from an earlier movement in a symphony called?

Cyclical Form.


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