| − | The term "'''air and variations'''" (or '''theme and variations''') refers to a [[music]]al form. The air and variations style is one of the oldest forms of [[Europe|European]] instrumental music. The form in itself has been popular since around the 16th century and has been used by many great composers. | + | The term "'''air and variations'''" (or '''theme and variations''') refers to a [[music]]al form. The air and variations style is one of the oldest forms of [[Europe]]an instrumental music. The form in itself has been popular since around the 16th century and has been used by many great composers. |