Sonata-Allegro Form in Mozart and Beethoven - Lecture 9

Explore musical form in this 49-minute Yale University lecture, starting with verse-chorus structure in popular music before delving into classical music's ternary and sonata-allegro forms. Gain insights into harmonic concepts, including the relationship between relative major and minor keys. Analyze examples from 'N Sync, Mozart's "A Little Night Music," and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony to understand these structural elements. Discover how form shapes both contemporary and classical compositions, enhancing your ability to listen critically and appreciate musical architecture across genres.