Variation forms

[jayne lee wilson]

Another interesting type of variation form, is to combine it with elements of sonata form, whereby the 'theme' although continually varied, is also developed and some of the variations recapitulated but varied somewhat from the variation as it was first presented.

Yes, the Beethoven 9th finale is a marvellous multiform example....

[Serial_Apologist]

Yes, the Beethoven 9th finale is a marvellous multiform example....

Schoenberg's definition for which was "developing variation".

[Suffolkcoastal]

Indeed, it is a very fluid way of composing lending itself to both tonal and non tonal music. The layering of one form over another, is certainly a way of creating a kind of controlled improvisatory effect to a particular piece or movement.