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Sonata style
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Instrumental style developed in the 18th century, with a principally vocal character and expressive flexibility. Contrasted with symphony style by its more varied character and personal emotional content. (Michael Broyles, The Emergence and Evolution of Beethoven's Heroic Style)
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