Rondo Form

By Everett -
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Rondo form is basically a slightly more advanced version of ternary form.  Instead of two themes, there are three.  This means that instead of the structure being ABA as in ternary form, the structure is ABACABA.  When a theme is repeated, for a second, third or fourth time, a variation may be made to make it more interesting.  An example of this could be ABA2CA3B2A4.

Example of Rondo Form: Beethoven's Third Symphony in E Flat, 2nd Mvt.


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