A classical minuet is a moderately paced movement in triple meter, typically found in the third movement of a four-movement symphony or sonata. It usually consists of a simple A-B-A structure, with a dance-like feel. The main theme is repeated throughout the piece with slight variations.

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A Classical Minuet

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A Classical minuet:

A) is a fast movement with an exposition, a development, and a recapitulation.
B) has one main theme with a series of variations.
C) has a recurring theme with contrasting material interspersed between the statements of the theme.
D) is a moderately paced movement in triple meter.

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