sonata form

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Noun sonata form has 1 sense

sonata form - a musical form having 3 sections
--₁ is a kind of art form

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Sonata Form

Sonata form, also known as sonata-allegro form, is a musical structure widely used in the Classical era. It consists of three main sections: exposition, development, and recapitulation.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Musical Structure

Example Sentence:

"Beethoven's Fifth Symphony follows the standard sonata form, with a memorable exposition, a complex development section, and a powerful recapitulation."

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Popular Usage

Example Sentence:

"The sonata form of storytelling is commonly found in many novels, with an introduction, a buildup of conflicts, and a resolution."

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Local

Example Sentence:

"The local orchestra is planning a sonata form concert featuring talented musicians from the community."