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A classical form that typically consists of several movements with one or more that follow sonata form which includes an exposition, development, and recapitulation. Often used in symphonies, sonatas, and chamber music.

A song structure where all verses or stanzas of the text are sung to the same music. It is a simple and time-honored form.

A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, involving a choir.

A narrative musical form that can be vocal or instrumental. It generally adheres to a sectional structure and is typically lyrical and expressive.

A musical form in two related sections, both of which are usually repeated. Binary form is labeled as AB or AABB.

A self-contained piece for one voice, with or without instrumental or orchestral accompaniment, normally part of a larger work like an opera, cantata, or oratorio.

A set of instrumental compositions meant to be played in sequence. Suites are typically dance-inspired and contain movements such as allemandes, courantes, sarabandes, and gigues.

A form of music composition that does not repeat sections; new material is continuously introduced, often used in art songs.

A contrapuntal composition in which a short melody or phrase (the subject) is introduced by one part and successively taken up by others and developed by interweaving the parts.

A form characterized by the recurrence of a main theme (A) alternative with contrasting themes (B, C, D, etc.). Common patterns include ABACA and ABACABA.

A composition typically in three movements, written for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra. It showcases the virtuosity of the soloist against the backdrop of the ensemble.

A large musical composition including an orchestra, a choir, and soloists. Like an opera, it includes the use of a choir, soloists, an ensemble, various distinguishable characters, and arias. However, it is typically narrative and based on a religious theme.

A dance-inspired movement in 3/4 time, frequently found as the third movement in classical symphonies, string quartets, and sonatas. It's usually in ABA form, where A is the minuet and B is called the trio.

A musical form where a theme is followed by a series of variations on that theme, each variation retaining elements of the original but differing in mood, tempo, meter, harmony, or melody.

Secular vocal music composition of the Renaissance and early Baroque eras, traditionally part of the genre of Renaissance madrigals. Features a cooperation of multiple voices, and expresses complex emotions through text.

A large, multi-movement work for orchestra, typically consisting of four movements with a fast-slow-dance-fast structure.

A three-part musical form where the first and third parts (A) are identical, while the second part (B) contrasts. Structurally, it's represented as ABA.

A type of German song, especially of the Romantic period, typically for solo voice with piano accompaniment.

A musical form of continuous variation in 3/4 time; and a ground bass. It's similar to a chaconne and is often serious in nature.