About Theme and variation
Theme and variation is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of classical music and composed musical work.
From Wikipedia
In music, variation is a formal technique where material is repeated in an altered form. The changes may involve melody, rhythm, harmony, counterpoint, timbre, orchestration or any combination of these.
Variation is often contrasted with musical development, which is a slightly different means to the same end. Variation depends upon one type of presentation at a time, while development is carried out upon portions of material treated in many different presentations and combinations at a time.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Theme and variation.
- ↑ classical music
- ↑ composed musical work
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Overture
instrumental introduction to any musical piece
Frequently asked questions
What is Theme and variation?
Theme and variation is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of classical music and composed musical work.