<Li> Scherzo . Allegretto vivace: This scherzo is different from regular scherzos, as it is written in 2 / 4 time as opposed to 3 / 4, and because it is in sonata form rather than ternary form . This wasn't the first time Beethoven wrote a scherzo that wasn't in ternary form; the Op. 14, No. 2 sonata has a scherzo, in rondo form, as its third movement . However, this movement still contains many characteristics of a scherzo, including unexpected pauses and a playful nature . The theme is in the right hand while the left hand contains staccato accompaniment . </Li> <Li> Menuetto . Moderato e grazioso: It is the most serious of the movements, with a sweet and tender nature presented in the piece . Both the minuet and the trio are presented in E ♭ major . </Li> <Li> Presto con fuoco: A very vigorous and rolling piece suspended by continuous, rollicking eighth notes in the bass, featuring tarantella rhythms . </Li> <P> The form of the entire sonata is unusual because it does not have a slow movement . </P>

Beethoven piano sonata in e flat major op 31 no 3