Perpetuum Mobile - As A Technique

As A Technique

A well-known example is the presto finale of Frédéric Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 2:

This figuration of rapid triplet quavers (eighth notes) continues for the duration of the movement.

For other examples, see Examples below.

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