Sonata da chiesa

~1670 (Baroque, Classical)



39 works by 5 composers
Chamber [95%] Orchestral [5%]


Group: Baroque sonata
Origin: Canzona

Synonyms: Church sonata




An instrumental composition dating from the Baroque period, generally consisting of four movements. More than one melody was often used, and the movements were ordered slow–fast–slow–fast with respect to tempo. The second movement was usually a fugal allegro, and the third and fourth were binary forms that sometimes resembled the sarabande and gigue. Composed mainly for concerts, but also were played in church.

Bach - 01.Sonata in d-moll, BWV 964 - I. Adagio
Mozart - 03 - Church Sonata No.3 in D, KV 6941k