Yale Music Theory Course Lecture 10. Sonata-Allegro and Theme and Variations
Lecture 10. Sonata-Allegro and Theme and Variations Transcript and Lesson Notes
Listening to Music (MUSI 112) Professor Wright delves into sonata-allegro form in some depth in this lecture. He focuses especially on characterizing four types of music found within a sonata: thematic, transitional, dev
Quick Summary
Listening to Music (MUSI 112) Professor Wright delves into sonata-allegro form in some depth in this lecture. He focuses especially on characterizing four types of music found within a sonata: thematic, transitional, dev
Key Takeaways
- Review the core idea: Listening to Music (MUSI 112) Professor Wright delves into sonata-allegro form in some depth in this lecture. He focuses especially on characterizing four types of music found within a sonata: thematic, transitional, dev
- Understand how sonata fits into Lecture 10. Sonata-Allegro and Theme and Variations.
- Understand how sonata-allegro form fits into Lecture 10. Sonata-Allegro and Theme and Variations.
- Understand how theme and variations fits into Lecture 10. Sonata-Allegro and Theme and Variations.
- Understand how thematic fits into Lecture 10. Sonata-Allegro and Theme and Variations.
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Full Transcript
Listening to Music (MUSI 112) Professor Wright delves into sonata-allegro form in some depth in this lecture. He focuses especially on characterizing four types of music found within a sonata: thematic, transitional, developmental, and cadential. He then moves on to discuss a different form, theme and variations, which is accomplished through the use of examples from Beethoven's and Mozart's compositions. Professor Wright and guest artist Kensho Watanabe then conclude the lecture by demonstrating a set of theme and variations through a live performance of Corelli's La Folia. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Introduction 02:34 - Chapter 2. Parts of the Sonata-Allegro Form 08:18 - Chapter 3. Distinguishing Functional Types within the Sonata-Allegro 20:58 - Chapter 4. Theme and Variations 34:11 - Chapter 5. Examining Theme and Variations in Corelli's La Folia Complete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.edu This course was recorded in Fall 2008.
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What is Lecture 10. Sonata-Allegro and Theme and Variations about?
Listening to Music (MUSI 112) Professor Wright delves into sonata-allegro form in some depth in this lecture. He focuses especially on characterizing four types of music found within a sonata: thematic, transitional, dev
What key concepts are covered in this lesson?
The lesson covers sonata, sonata-allegro form, theme and variations, thematic, transitional.
What should I learn before Lecture 10. Sonata-Allegro and Theme and Variations?
Review the previous lessons in Yale Music Theory Course, then use the transcript and key concepts on this page to fill any gaps.
How can I practice after this lesson?
Practice by applying the main concepts: sonata, sonata-allegro form, theme and variations, thematic.
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