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form
The structure or shape of a musical work, based on repetition, contrast and variation; the organizing principle in music. Binary and ternary are basic forms, while more complex forms include sonata-allegro, rondo, minuet and trio, theme and variations, ritornello, and fugue.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Music
- Category: General music
- Company: Sony Music Entertainment
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