Mozart Flashcards
Melody?
2 main melodies 1st and 2nd subject - contrasting 1st - 3 note motif, repeated notes 2nd - longer not values, chromatic notes Melodies are developed in the middle part
Date composed?
Movement?
1788
First of 4 movements in symphony no.4
Harmony?
Functional meaning revolves around chords 5 and 1
Slow rate of change - one chord per bar or slower
Texture?
The work is mainly melody led homophony
It explores homophony in second subject
Polyphony in the Development
Instruments?
Violin 1 and 2, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboes, clarinets, bassoons and french horns
Failed to include timpani, trumpets and second flute
Tempo and rhythm?
Music allegro (fast and lively)
Starts with anacrusis (upbeat)
4/4
Structure?
Sonata form
Exposition, development and recapitulation
Tonality?
G minor
Second subject hear first in B flat major
Development modulates keys
Recapitulation we hear both subjects in the tonic key of G minor
Key features of classical music?
Octave doubling
Pedal
Cadence