Sonata Form

Question 1

Which movements are usually in sonata form in a classical symphony?

Answer 1

first and last movements.

Question 2

What are the three main sections of a sonata?

Answer 2

Exposition - (repeated), where the themes (usually 2) are presented.
Development - themes are treated in new ways.
Recapitulation - themes return.
Sections are often followed by a concluding section (coda)

Question 3

Explain Exposition in detail?

Answer 3

• First theme in tonic key
• Bridge containing modulation from home key to new key
• Second them in new key
• Closing section (in key of 2nd theme)

Question 4

Explain Development in detail?

Answer 4

• New treatment of themes; modulations to different keys.

Question 5

Explain Recapitulation in detail?

Answer 5

• First theme in tonic key
• Bridge
• Second theme in tonic key
• Closing section in tonic key