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Discover the intricate beauty of classical music forms such as sonata, concerto, toccata, fugue, opera, ballet, masque, cantata, and oratorio. From multi-movement pieces to staged dramas and technical keyboard displays, learn about the rich history and unique characteristics of each form.
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Sonata- Multi-movement piece for instrument(s) and keyboard accompaniment. • Concerto- Three movement piece for instrument(s) and keyboard accompaniment. • Toccata- A keyboard piece to display the technical proficiency of the player • Fugue- Uses a series of imitating melody lines
Opera- A staged drama that is completely sung. • Ballet- Staged drama that is danced with background music. • Masque- Stage production similar to a musical.
Cantata- Based on a narrative text. Comes from the madrigal. • Oratorio- Similar to an opera but it is not staged or acted out.