What musical form consists of a principal theme that alternates with one or more contrasting sections, often following a pattern like ABACA or ABACABA?
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Rondo
The term comes from the French word 'rondeau,' meaning 'little round.' In a rondo, the 'A' section must be repeated at least three times in the tonic key.
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- What musical structure is characterized by a recurring 'A' section that alternates with contrasting episodes, typically in an ABACA or ABACABA sequence?