Sonata form

Question 1

how many sections

Answer 1

3

Question 2

what are the names of each section (in order)

Answer 2

exposition, development, recapitulation

Question 3

describe the exposition

Answer 3

Modulates from original key to 5th(V) or 4th(IV)
Has 2 subjects (tunes/ideas)
can have a 4/8 bar transition between subjects
may have a repeat at the end

Question 4

describe the development

Answer 4

passes through several keys

Question 5

describe the recapitulation

Answer 5

returns to original key
has the 2 original subjects
subjects stay in tonic key, no modulation
may have a coda/codetta at the end