Writing Assignment: What musical form preceded the sonata allegro form? This form is often considered dramatic and rewarding. In what way is this so and why? Refer to the listening examples to help make your point.

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Writing Assignment:  What musical form preceded the sonata allegro form?  This form is often considered dramatic and rewarding.  In what way is this so and why?  Refer to the listening examples to help make your point.

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Question one: what is a fugue? Try Bach's Fugue in D-Minor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipzR9bhei_o