Beethoven would agree :-) On a more serious note -- yes, but even this would become boring quickly despite the variations. This problem has been solved by: -

Beethoven would agree :-) On a more serious note -- yes, but even this would become boring quickly despite the variations. This problem has been solved by: - using different themes for different sections, or - intertwining two or more such themes for contrast within the same section. Prime examples of this approach are Beethoven piano sonatas.