questions and answers

I've seen this kind of topics in a lot of forums and find it very usefull, and it's simple too. E.g

a:"What is it named when strings play with bow?"

b answers:"that's named arco"

that's it, simple questions and simple answers, and yes I have a question (or rather 2).

1. What exactly is an Sonatina? it's a shorter form of sonata but more then that

2. What is a menuett? It's a dance, that's what I know

I need the answers within a week please

1. What exactly is an Sonatina? it's a shorter form of sonata but more then that

A Sonatina is exactly what you thought it was - a shorter (and usually easier or less demanding) sonata. Most sonatinas are in the same three-movement format as a sonata (though usually much abbreviated), but there are also some in two and even one movement.

2. What is a menuett? It's a dance, that's what I know

The Minuet (English; Menuet, French; Menuetto, Italian; Menuett, German) is a dance popular in the 17th and 18th Centuries (1600s & 1700s), of French origin. It is in a stately (not too fast) 3/4 metre, and is characterised by relatively slow and graceful movements. Like most other dances of the time, it is also danced in what is called "open position," meaning that the couples do not dance holding each other face to face. Though danced everywhere in the Western world, it became one of the most important dances in high society and royal and noble courts, and in such settings became very elaborate.

As time went on, the minuet came to be used in other ways besides for dancing. In the second half of the 18th Century, it started to be used as a movement in symphonies, and in that context the tempo of it got livelier. By about 1800, composers such as Beethoven had turned the Minuet or Menuetto into a fast scherzo movement in symphonies and other works.

Though still danced as a folk dance in some places, the minuet went out of fashion about 1820, replaced by the waltz and other dances.

Hmm...

I think I just wrote an article for the Wiki! :blink:

And I.. Think this should be in 'Advice And Techniques. :blink: :D

well move around if you want :blush:

add it to the wiki ;) it looks liek an article for it anyway :lol:

A Sonatina is exactly what you thought it was - a shorter (and usually easier or less demanding) sonata.

next question, what exactly is an sonata then :) This is my home work that's why I ask ;)

Here's your essay:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonata_%28music%29

:blush:

thank you :lol: talk about a lot of info :blush:

It's not a simple subject. :blush: The term sonata covers a lot of ground, and means different things depending upon how it is applied and the period in which it was written.

In a nutshell, a sonata is usually a multi-movement piece (commonly 3 movements) for either a solo instrument, or a solo instrument with keyboard. Again, usually the format is:

1st Movement: quick or majestic tempo, sonata-allegro form

2nd Movement: slow tempo

3rd Movement: quick tempo, sonata-allegro or rondo form

These are only the merest guidelines, though. The term sonata was used differently to apply to instrumental pieces intended for use in church.

and I got the summary too, wow, thank you all! You've benn really helpfull *finishes of home work*