Edward T. Cone called this form the ideal to which
Edward T. Cone called this form the ideal to which others "aspire." Its second section often features prolongation called a "retransition," while the first section typically consists of two distinct themes, the second usually in the dominant or relative major. Its final section is generally in the tonic. Consisting of an exposition, development, and recapitulation, this term can describe movements of symphonies as well as a type of chamber work. FTP, name this form associated with the fast first movements of Beethoven pieces or with a certain "Moonlight" composition.
Edward T. Cone called this form the ideal to which others "aspire.
{sonata}-allegro form