many classical movements are in this form |
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a tuneful main theme (A) which returns several times in alternation with other themes. ABABABA. |
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The main theme … (characteristics) |
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lively, pleasing and tuneful to remember. Listener can easily recognize it in return. |
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The main theme is usually stated in what key? |
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Where/how can the rondo be used? |
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1) as an independant piece 2) as one movement of a symphony, string quartet, or sonata 3) as a finale |
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Why does it often serve as a finale? |
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its liveliness, regularity and buoyancy often brings a happy sense of conclusion |
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combination of sonata form and rondo. |
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A B A – development section – A B A (contains development section like the sonata form) |
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