Mozart

Question 1

Melody

Answer 1

• Melody consists of balanced 4 or 8 bar phrases that sound like call response.
• Many phrases are scalic (based on scales)
• Use of repeated melodic motifs

Question 2

Tonality

Answer 2

Begins in G minor
• Modulates to Bb major in 2nd subject
• Development: moves through various keys including F# minor
• Recapitulation returns to G minor for end of movement

Question 3

Rhythm

Answer 3

• Metre (time signature) is 4/4 throughout (simple time)
• Tempo is Molto Allegro – very fast
• Short rhythmic ideas are repeated to create unity
• Rhythms are simple, although there are some dotted rhythms
• Some syncopation (off-beat rhythms)

Question 4

Structure

Answer 4

• Exposition, Development and Recapitulation
• Exposition: Includes 1st Subject, bridge passage and 2nd Subject
• Recapitulation: Includes 1st subject, 2nd subject and Coda

Question 5

Instrumentation

Answer 5

• Chamber orchestra used
• Orchestra consists of woodwind, strings and horns
• Strings dominate the movement and play throughout
• Woodwind plays a little less
• Horns are in 2 different keys – G and Bb