Composer

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Domenico Scarlatti

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Average_duration

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3:55

The Sonata for keyboard in D major, K. 480, L. S8 is a solo keyboard piece composed by Domenico Scarlatti. Scarlatti was an Italian composer who lived from 1685 to 1757 and is known for his keyboard sonatas. The Sonata in D major was composed in the early 18th century and is one of Scarlatti's most popular works. The Sonata in D major is in three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro and is in a binary form. The second movement is marked Andante and is in a ternary form. The final movement is marked Allegro and is in a binary form. The entire sonata is relatively short, lasting only about six minutes. The first movement of the sonata is characterized by its lively and energetic melody. The melody is played in the right hand while the left hand provides a steady accompaniment. The second movement is more lyrical and features a beautiful melody that is played in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment that supports the melody. The final movement is similar to the first movement in that it is lively and energetic. The melody is played in the right hand while the left hand provides a steady accompaniment. The Sonata in D major is a great example of Scarlatti's keyboard writing. Scarlatti was known for his use of unusual harmonies and rhythms in his keyboard sonatas. He also used a lot of ornamentation in his music, which can be seen in the Sonata in D major. The sonata is also a great example of Scarlatti's use of binary and ternary forms in his music. The Sonata in D major was premiered during Scarlatti's lifetime, but the exact date of the premiere is unknown. The sonata has since become one of Scarlatti's most popular works and is frequently performed by pianists and harpsichordists today.

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