Mozart Flashcards
1
Q
context
A
1st movement
40th symphony
2
Q
composed in
A
1788
3
Q
style
A
classical
4
Q
features of classical music
A
simple, diatonic harmonies
balanced, repetitive melodies
wind instruments
piano replaces harpsichord
5
Q
key
A
G minor
6
Q
metre
A
4/4
7
Q
structure
A
sonata form: exposition development recapitulation coda
8
Q
tempo
A
molto allegro
9
Q
instrumentation
A
classical orchestra
no timpani
no trumpets
1 flute
10
Q
rhythm
A
simple
syncopation
dotted rhythms
11
Q
harmony and tonality
A
diatonic 1st subject - Gm bridge/2nd subject - Bb development - F♯ circle of 5ths
12
Q
texture
A
homophonic
dialogue
octave doublings - violins
13
Q
dynamics
A
starts p
accented
ends f
14
Q
melody - 1st subject
A
scalic repetition descending sequence quaver-quaver-crotchet moves by step 1 leap
15
Q
melody - 2nd subject
A
lyrical and cantabile
smooth
moves by step
few leaps
