sonata
die Sonate, die Sonaten
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sonata
A multi-movement composition in classical music, typically written for a solo instrument (often piano) or for a melody instrument with piano accompaniment.
Sie übt gerade die Mondscheinsonate von Beethoven am Klavier.
She is currently practicing Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata on the piano.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sonaten |
| genitive | der Sonate |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Sonate | die Sonaten |
| accusative | die Sonate | die Sonaten |
| dative | der Sonate | den Sonaten |
| genitive | der Sonate | der Sonaten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In connection with a sonata, verbs such as 'spielen' (to play), 'üben' (to practice), 'hören' (to listen to), or 'komponieren' (to compose) are typically used.
Der Pianist wird heute Abend eine Sonate von Mozart spielen.
The pianist will play a sonata by Mozart this evening.
Ich höre gerne Klaviersonaten zum Entspannen.
I like listening to piano sonatas to relax.
To name the composer of a sonata, you use the preposition 'von' (by) followed by the name. Famous sonatas often also have their own name.
Die „Pathétique“ ist eine berühmte Sonate von Ludwig van Beethoven.
The 'Pathétique' is a famous sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Kennst du die Sonate in A-Dur von Schubert?
Do you know Schubert's Sonata in A major?
This word belongs firmly to the vocabulary of classical music. It does not refer to just any piece of music, but to a composition with a specific, multi-movement form.
Im Musikunterricht analysieren wir die Form einer klassischen Sonate.
In music class, we are analyzing the form of a classical sonata.
suite
The Suite and the Sonate can both consist of several movements. A Suite combines several independent, often dance-like instrumental pieces into one work. A Sonate, by contrast, is a multi-movement composition, usually for a solo instrument or an instrument accompanied by piano.
Die Pianistin spielt eine Sonate in drei Sätzen für Klavier.
The pianist is playing a three-movement sonata for piano.
Die Pianistin spielt eine Suite aus fünf kurzen Tänzen.
The pianist is playing a suite consisting of five short dances.
