Mozart

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

1. Exposition - 1st and 2nd subjects
2. Development
3. Recapitulation + Coda

Question 2

Instrumentation

Answer 2

1. Chamber orchestra
2. Strings - runs, sustained notes and chords
3. Woodwind - sustained notes, plays less
4. Two horns, no timpani, no trumpet

Question 3

Tonality

Answer 3

1. G minor, 2nd subject and codetta in Bb major
2. Development cycles through 7 keys around a circle of 5ths
3. Recapitulation in G minor

Question 4

Melody

Answer 4

1st subject - Repeated sequence, violins in octaves (and violas with quaver chords)
2nd subject - Chromatic movement for pathetique mood, woodwind and strings

Question 5

Texture

Answer 5

1. Mainly melody dominated homophony
2. Includes some texture and canon
3. Strong dominant pedal bars 34-42

Question 6

Harmony

Answer 6

1. Diatonic and functional
2. Circle of 5ths progression
3. Ends with very strong perfect cadences

Question 7

Dynamics

Answer 7

1. Exposition - 1st subject is mainly quiet, 2nd subject starts quiet and gets louder
2. Recapitulation is similar to exposition
3. Very sudden changes in dynamics

Question 8

Rhythm

Answer 8

1. 4/4 time signature
2. Very fast tempo
3. Simple rhythms, but occasional dotted rhythms or syncopation