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Sonata Form.
Sonata Form - as a noun
The form of a movement, which consists of exposition and development and recapitulation
Example Sentences
"Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is a prime example of sonata form."
"The first movement of Mozart’s Piano Sonata in C Major follows the structure of sonata form."
"The exposition section of a sonata form typically introduces the main themes of a piece."
"In sonata form, the development section often features thematic variations and modulations."
"Haydn is credited with popularizing sonata form during the Classical period."