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Sonatas

LC control no.sh 85124818
Topical headingSonatas
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Variant(s)Sonatinas
Scope noteHere are entered miscellaneous collections of compositions for one or two solo instruments. Individual sonatas and collections of sonatas for a specific medium of performance are entered under the heading followed by the medium.
Sonatas for three or more solo instruments are entered under headings for chamber music, e.g. Trio sonatas; Piano quintets; Quartets; String quartets; Trios (Clarinet, harp, percussion); Wind trios.
General works on the sonata as a chamber music form are entered under the heading Sonata. Works on the structure of individual movements in sonata form are entered under the heading Sonata form. Works on the sonata for particular instruments are entered under the heading Sonatas qualified by instrument(s) and with appropriate subdivision, e.g. Sonatas (Clarinet and piano)--History and criticism; Sonatas (Piano)--Analysis, appreciation; Sonatas (Violin and piano)--Encyclopedias.
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