Multi-Movement Genres

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:

  1. Fast (Sonata Form)
  2. Slow
  3. Fast
  4. 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?

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