Sonata

Some interesting facts about sonatas and particularly, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.

• A “sonata” is often written for a solo instrument.

• Most sonatas have two or more separate sections called “movements.” They can be so different that they don’t even sound like the same piece!

• A “sonatina” is a small sonata—usually shorter and easier to play than a sonata.

• One of the most famous piano sonatas is Beethoven’s "Moonlight Sonata." The sonata received its name when a music critic, after hearing the sonata played, remarked that the piece made him think of moonlight reflecting off a lake.

To learn more, visit Alberti Publishing.

Illustration by Heidi Cabrera.
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