http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonata#The_sonata_idea_or_principle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonata_form
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The______ is an essential characteristic of the sonata form.
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There are about a hundred terms that can fit here. I am not certain any of them are "essential", but some would argue that. If I had to pick one term, it would be "musical theme". I doubt if that is what your teacher wants.
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