Piano sonata

A piano sonata is a structured musical composition written for solo piano, typically divided into three or four sections called movements. These pieces explore a range of emotions and ideas through intricate melodies, harmonies, and rhythms, showcasing the pianist's technical skill and expressive ability. Sonatas often follow a pattern of presenting a main theme, developing it, and then offering a resolution or variation. They are fundamental to classical music, with famous examples by composers like Beethoven and Mozart, serving as both artistic showcases and personal musical statements.