The Classical Era

• The Classical Era saw the rise of the string quartet. What structure did it follow?

  The four-movement structure
• What are the sections of the four-movement structure?

  Movement 1 - Allegro movement usually in sonata form

  Movement 2 - A slow movement often in ABA form or theme and vairations

  Movement 3 - A moderate dance movement

  Movement 4 - A final fast movement either in sonata or rondo form