The following diagrams outline the key internal characteristics and functional role of the various theme types presented in William Caplin’s Classical Form. Follow the links below for further explanation and examples.

See also Classical theme functions.

Sentence

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Period

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Hybrid themes

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Compound themes

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Small Ternary

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Small Binary

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