There are several multi-movement Genres that are either born or reach a level of maturity in the classical period. These are the Symphony, Concert, Sonata and String Quartet.
These movements are usually:
- Fast (Sonata Form)
- Slow
- Fast
- Faster
Now…, to Haydn and the end of his String Quartet No. 30 from 1781. Here it is:
[audio:http://www.jaimeoliver.pe/snd/mh/class/joke.mp3]The movement is in Rondo Form.
Do you get the joke?