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One of the oldest manifestations of the human being is singing. Along with the evolution of civilizations, musical instruments began to appear, having diversified and developed over time. From the earliest musical performance practices in various contexts and at different moments of the human life, to the grandiose concerts, recitals and opera performances in the world's most prestigious concert halls, using the most advanced instruments and techniques, the phenomenon of music performance has followed a complex pa...

Although the roots of the cyclical form can be traced back centuries ago, it was the 19th century that claimed the cyclical principle as its full manifestation. Closely linked to the concept of genre and its affirmation in certain patterns, the cyclical form was adopted by composers as a working tool to ensure the unity of a multipartite sonic organism by utilizing a common thematic material that can be found in several parts of the genre. This thematically charged entity can circulate at the macro-formal level in...