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...
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...