Piano Sonata in Bb K333 - Mozart

Question 1

Tonality

Answer 1

functional tonality, modulation to closely related keys
F major at b. 23
F minor at b. 71
C minor at b. 75

Question 2

Performance Forces

Answer 2

Dynamics subtle fortepiano used but no pianissismo or fortissimo

forte piano provided softer left hand accompaniment making appogiatura’s emphasised

Alberti bass

pitch range confined - music reaches to top F bar 73

Question 3

Texture

Answer 3

alberti bass texture b71

monophonic music + scalic writing b8

fuller chords eg. 6 note chord b23

3 part texture b45-6

Question 4

Structure

Answer 4

Sonata Form
Development
Exposition
Recapitulation

Question 5

Harmony

Answer 5

Suspensions bar 9
Dominant pedal b57-58
Circle of fifths bar 143
perfect cadences reinforce tonality Bar 62-63

Question 6

Melody

Answer 6

Trills bar 58
chromatic notes 3rd beat b6
conjunct, large leaps are rare(opening 6 notes)
scalic passages b8
broken chords b22