Tag Archives: sonata form

Sonata form and pop music

Posted on January 21, 2017 by timchenette

Are there any pop songs in sonata form? This is a question sometimes asked on the internet, and a natural one since sonata form is so crucial in “classical” music. I once found a blog post that asserted that verse-chorus … Continue reading →

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Sonata form transition vs. verse-chorus pre-chorus: Battle Royale

Posted on October 7, 2016 by timchenette

Okay, sorry, battle royale may oversell this post a little. But it’s interesting to think: what are the differences and similarities between a sonata form’s transition and a verse-chorus form’s pre-chorus? First, a review: In sonata form, two themes are … Continue reading →

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