3.14 Other Classical Genres

sonata

a form, but also a composition for 1-2 instruments only

piano sonata

a sonata for solo piano

violin sonata

a sonata that is equally for violin and piano

classical concerto

opening movement (fast, double exposition sonata form), slow movement (varied form), and closing movement (very fast, mostly rondo form)

double-exposition form

extended version of sonata form; orchestra exposition, solo exposition, development, recapitulation, solo cadenza, orchestra's cadence theme

string quartet

2 violins, a viola, and a cello; opening movement, slow movement, minuet (with trio), and closing movement; small informal audiences

chamber music

music for 2-9 players

piano trio

violin, cello, and piano

string quintet

string quartet with an extra low instrument

opera buffa

Italian comic opera