The musical term "Sonata" simply means played. It is music played by instruments rather than sung.
"Sonata Form", is a musical form that has been used widely used by composers since the early Classic Era. It is typically used in the first movement of symphonies, though is sometimes used in subsequent movements.
Beethoven's Piano Sonata no. 14 in C# minor - Op. 27 no 2 - also known as the Moonlight Sonata, has three movements: Adagio sostenuto Allegretto Presto agitato
Shostakovich wrote two piano sonatas. Piano sonata №1 (opus 12) is in one movement. Piano sonata №2 (opus 61) has three movements: I. Allegretto II. Largo III. ModeratoShostakovich's cello sonata...
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