Mozart Flashcards
What is the structure of the piece?
It is in sonata form- with three parts the exposition, the development and the recapitulation.
Describe the Exposition?
It has two contrasting themes the first in G minor and the second in Bb major with a bridge or transition section linking them together.
Describe the Development?
Mozart develops the short rhythmic motifs from the first subject.
Describe the Recapitulation?
Pulls it all together again and repeats themes of the exposition but both in the tonic (G minor) this time ends with a Coda.
What is the texture of the piece?
The piece is both Homophonic and Polyphonic.
Describe the melody of this piece?
The melody is mostly in stepped or conjunct movement wit some leaps.
Describe the Dynamics of the piece?
The piece is soft at the beginning (which is unusual for classical music), the bridge is loud (f).
What is the tonality of this piece?
This piece starts in G minor and changes to Bb major.
Describe the harmony of this piece?
Oboes and bassoons provide harmonic filling or play sustained chords.
What is the rhythm of this piece?
4/4 with a fast tempo and a clear pulse.
What period/ genre is this music from?
Classical period.
Describe the instrumentation of this piece?
This piece contains a small orchestra, where the only brass are French horns and their is no percussion.
