Mozart: Symphony No. 40 Flashcards

1
Q

What is structure of this piece?

A

Sonata Form

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2
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What is sonata form

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Exposition
Development
Recapitulation

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3
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What are the different sections within the Exposition

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First subject, bridge, second subject, codetta

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4
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What are the different sections within the Recapitulation?

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1st subject, 2nd subject, coda

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5
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What is the name of the two main melodies in this piece?

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1st subject and 2nd subject

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6
Q

What is the tonality of this piece?

A

G minor

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7
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What key is the 1st subject in?

A

G minor

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8
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What key is the 2nd subject in?

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Bb Major

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9
Q

Which section of the piece starts in F# major and moves through various keys?

A

Development

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10
Q

What key is the recapitulation in?

A

G Minor

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11
Q

What are you describing when you say “diatonic and functional”

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Harmony

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12
Q

How else can the harmony of this movement be described?

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Use of chromatic chords
Tonic pedal in the first 6 bars
Use of perfect and imperfect cadences

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13
Q

Describe the texture

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Mainly homophonic

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14
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What is 4/4

A

The time signature or metre

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15
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What is the metre of this piece

A

4

4

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16
Q

What is the tempo?

A

Molto Allegro

17
Q

What does Molto Allegro mean?

A

It is Italian for Very Fast

18
Q

Describe the rhythm

A

Some dotted rhythms and syncopation

19
Q

How long are the phrases in this movement

A

Four and Eight bars

20
Q

Describe the melody

A

Scalic
First subject based on 3 note falling pattern
Second subject based on descending chromatic patterns shared between strings and woodwind

21
Q

What instruments are being played?

A

Chamber orchestra made up of strings, woodwind and horns

22
Q

How are the strings being played?

A

Multiple functions including playing the melody, playing quick scalic runs, playing long sustained notes and forceful chords

23
Q

How are the woodwind instruments being used?

A

Featured less than the strings and provide more sustained notes

24
Q

There are two french horns-how are they played?

A

They mostly play held or repeated notes providing harmonic backing

25
Q

When did Mozart write this symphony?

A

1788

26
Q

What are the classical characteristics of this symphony?

A

Balanced phrases
Contrasts in texture and dynamics
Use of crescendos and diminuendos
Homophonic textures