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What is a sonata form?

A sonata form is a musical structure that originated from a ternary form (a three part form); coming into recognition in the early Classical era. Despite variations in the form, the general form consists of ...
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Compare two of the set works for A level, focussing on instrumentation and structure.

Answer depends on set works. Look at instrumentation for each - compare to each other, and to standard orchestrations of the time. References to how orchestras developed, or in case of modern music how ensem...
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How would I go about writing an analytical essay about a musical setwork to gain maximum marks?

The best way to go about answering analysis questions is with a clear structure in your head of all the features you want to explore. The THIRST4Music template below should ensure you cover all bases with re...
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Describe some identifying features of the baroque period, use examples from Corelli's Trio Sonata in D, Op. 3 No. 2: Movement IV to justify your answer

Correli's Trio Sonata is a classic example of a baroque work written in 1689. This is demonstrated firstly by the use of melodic ornamentation. An important feature of baroque music, baroque art was driven b...
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Describe the use of harmony and tonality to express a non-musical subject in Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Use detailed examples from at the movement 'Spring', whilst making comparisons with other movements.

The opening of the Spring concerto depicts the arrival of this joyous season through the bright key of E major. The basso continuo plays a tonic pedal to reinforce tonic and dominant harmony, typical of the ...
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Answered by Gabrielle W. • Music tutor
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