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Music: An Appreciation: An Appreciation, Brief 4/e
Roger Kamien, Hebrew University
The Classical Period
Minuet and Trio

Web Resources

Minuet

http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/g_minuet.html

A brief description of the history and structure of the minuet, provided by the Classical Music Pages.

Scherzo

http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/g_scherzo.html

A brief description of the history and structure of the scherzo, provided by the Classical Music Pages.

Minuet and Trio

http://www.muc.edu/~miskeljp/intro/kamien/m/minuet/minuet.htm

The concepts of minuet and trio are introduced here, using sound file examples from Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

Minuet and Trio

http://www.miracosta.cc.ca.us/home/ddmegill/Classes/Minuet/minuet.html

This site provides a concise definition of minuet and trio, with graphic representations and sound file examples.

Questions



1

Describe the musical form of the minuet.
2

What is the difference between a minuet and a scherzo?
3

Name three compositions of your choice which employ the use of minuet form.








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