- sonata form
- noun Date: 1858 a musical form that consists basically of an exposition, a development, and a recapitulation and that is used especially for the first movement of a sonata
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sonata form — n. a type of musical composition, often serving as the first movement of a sonata or symphony, consisting of an exposition which contrasts two distinct keys, followed by a development of the exposition, and a recapitulation which returns to the… … English World dictionary
Sonata form — For the Sonata as a complete multi movement structure, and related musical forms, see Sonata. Sonata form is a large scale musical structure used widely since the middle of the 18th century (the early Classical period). While it is typically used … Wikipedia
sonata form — a musical form comprising an exposition, in which the main theme or themes are stated, a development section, a recapitulation of the material in the exposition, and, usually, a coda. [1870 75] * * * or sonata allegro form Form of most first… … Universalium
sonata form — noun a musical form having 3 sections exposition and development and recapitulation; characteristic of 1st movement of a sonata or symphony • Hypernyms: ↑art form … Useful english dictionary
sonata form — /səˈnatə fɔm/ (say suh nahtuh fawm) noun the formal exposition and development of contrasting themes in the first movement and sometimes later movements of a sonata or symphony …
sonata form — sona′ta form n. mad a musical form comprising an exposition, a development section, and a recapitulation of the exposition … From formal English to slang
sonata form — noun A form of classical music consisting of a single movement divided into three main sections, namely the exposition (in the tonic and then another key), development (modulating in different keys) and recapitulation (returning to the tonic),… … Wiktionary
sonata form — noun a type of composition in three sections (exposition, development, and recapitulation) in which two themes or subjects are explored according to set key relationships … English new terms dictionary
History of sonata form — This article treats the history of sonata form in the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. For a definition of sonata form, see sonata form. For an account of critical thought as it relates to sonata form, see Criticism and sonata form … Wikipedia
Criticism and sonata form — This article describes the history of musical criticism as applied to sonata form. For the history of sonata form as such, see History of sonata form. The form itself is defined and described in sonata form. Contents 1 History 1.1 18th century… … Wikipedia
