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The musical form in which principal theme alternates with contrasting theme are called?

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Rondo

Step-by-step explanation:

The rondo alternates a principal theme with one or more contrasting themes, usually known as episodes.

One example is Beethoven's Rage Over a Lost Penny. I think it's worth a listen just for that title alone!

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