Mozart Symphony No.40 In G Minor

Question 0

Describe the exposition section.

Answer 0

1st subject: G minor
Bridge passage: B flat major
2nd subject: B flat major
Codetta: B flat major

Question 1

What is the structure? Describe.

Answer 1

Exposition, Development, Recapitulation.
Exposition includes: 1st subject, 2nd subject, bridge passage
Recapitulation includes: 1st subject, 2nd subject and Coda

Question 2

Describe the development section.

Answer 2

G minor modulates through various keys including F# minor

Question 3

Describe the recapitulation section.

Answer 3

1st subject: G minor
2nd subject: G minor
Coda: G minor

Question 4

Is the harmony of this piece chromatic or diatonic?

Answer 4

Diatonic (within notes of key)

Question 5

Does this piece use chromatic or diatonic chords?

Answer 5

There is use of some chromatic chords.

Question 6

Name one feature of this piece.

Answer 6

Pedal notes are used and use of circle of 5ths progression.

Question 7

When was this piece composed?

Answer 7

Classical era

Question 8

What style of music is this?

Answer 8

Classical symphony

Question 9

How many movements are in a symphony?

Answer 9

3/4

Question 10

What are symphonies?

Answer 10

Large scale orchestral pieces

Question 11

What form is this piece composed in?

Answer 11

Sonata form (usually the structure of the first and last movements of a symphony)

Question 12

What instruments are used in this piece?

Answer 12

Chamber orchestra
(Woodwind, strings and horns)
Strings do image the movement throughout

Question 13

What keys do the two horns play in?

Answer 13

G and B flat

Question 14

What is the texture of this piece?

Answer 14

Mostly homophonic

Question 15

Give two features of the development section.

Answer 15

counterpoint and imitation

Question 16

What is the time signature?

Answer 16

4/4 simple time

Question 17

How would you describe the tempo in this piece overall?

Answer 17

Motto allegro (very fast)

Question 18

Give two rhythmic features.

Answer 18

Simple rhythms
Some syncopation
Short rhythmic ideas
Dotted rythms

Question 19

Give three features of the melody.

Answer 19

Consists of balanced 4 or 8 bar phrases
The phrases are based on scales
Melodic motifs are repeated

Question 20

What is the key of this piece?

Answer 20

G minor

Question 21

Does the key modulate in the piece? If so to what key?

Answer 21

Modulates to B-flat major in 2nd subject
Development: moves through various keys including F# minor
Recapitulation: returns to G minor