Mozart Symphony No.40 In G Minor Flashcards
Describe the exposition section.
1st subject: G minor
Bridge passage: B flat major
2nd subject: B flat major
Codetta: B flat major
What is the structure? Describe.
Exposition, Development, Recapitulation.
Exposition includes: 1st subject, 2nd subject, bridge passage
Recapitulation includes: 1st subject, 2nd subject and Coda
Describe the development section.
G minor modulates through various keys including F# minor
Describe the recapitulation section.
1st subject: G minor
2nd subject: G minor
Coda: G minor
Is the harmony of this piece chromatic or diatonic?
Diatonic (within notes of key)
Does this piece use chromatic or diatonic chords?
There is use of some chromatic chords.
Name one feature of this piece.
Pedal notes are used and use of circle of 5ths progression.
When was this piece composed?
Classical era
What style of music is this?
Classical symphony
How many movements are in a symphony?
3/4
What are symphonies?
Large scale orchestral pieces
What form is this piece composed in?
Sonata form (usually the structure of the first and last movements of a symphony)
What instruments are used in this piece?
Chamber orchestra
(Woodwind, strings and horns)
Strings do image the movement throughout
What keys do the two horns play in?
G and B flat
What is the texture of this piece?
Mostly homophonic
Give two features of the development section.
counterpoint and imitation
What is the time signature?
4/4 simple time
How would you describe the tempo in this piece overall?
Motto allegro (very fast)
Give two rhythmic features.
Simple rhythms
Some syncopation
Short rhythmic ideas
Dotted rythms
Give three features of the melody.
Consists of balanced 4 or 8 bar phrases
The phrases are based on scales
Melodic motifs are repeated
What is the key of this piece?
G minor
Does the key modulate in the piece? If so to what key?
Modulates to B-flat major in 2nd subject
Development: moves through various keys including F# minor
Recapitulation: returns to G minor
