Sonata form

Question 1

What was the most common form in the classical period?

Answer 1

Sonata form

Question 2

Name the three parts of the sonata form?

Answer 2

1. Exposition - main tune 1st and 2nd group (tonic and dominant/sub-dominant)
2. Development - broken up + contrasting with 1st part. Moves through through a range of keys + free to transform anything from expo.
3. Recapitulation - repeat 1st group/subject + second subject but in tonic

Question 3

What is it common in?

Answer 3

Concertos and symphonies