Theme and Variation was a popular compositional technique in the Classical Period. Explain the main elements of the theme and variation. Please include a musical example of this technique.
Hoffer, C. & Bailey, D. (2016) Music Listening Today. Cengage
Chapter 15 – Classicism and Classical Music
Chapter 16 – Sonata Form
Chapter 17 – The Concerto
Chapter 18 – Classical Opera
Chapter 19 – Chamber Music
Chapter 20 – Piano Sonatas
Chapter 21 – The Symphony and Beethoven
