Question

What form did Beethoven use to eventually replace the minuet in the minuet and trio form?

Answer 1

The minuet and trio form was eventually replaced by the scherzo.

Step-by-step explanation:

In what is known as the symphonic form, the minuet and trio section was eventually replaced by the scherzo. The scherzo, which means 'joke' in Italian, is a musical form that is similar to the minuet and trio, but with a faster tempo and a more energetic character. Beethoven is credited with popularizing the scherzo and incorporating it into his symphonies, such as in his Symphony No. 3 'Eroica'.