Select the correct answer.

which music form has a pattern that appears as a-b-a-c-a or a-b-a-c-a-b-a?

a.
sonata
b.
rondo
c.
minuet
d.
theme and variations
e.
quartet

Rondo

Explanation:

In rondo form, a principal theme (sometimes called the “refrain”) alternates with one or more contrasting themes, generally called “episodes,” but also occasionally referred to as “digressions” or “couplets.” Possible patterns in the Classical period include: ABA, ABACA, or ABACABA.