Structure

Question 1

Form of piece?

Answer 1

Sonata form

Question 2

Sonata form

Answer 2

Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
Coda

Question 3

Exposition

Answer 3

Exposition is where the main themes (usually two) are initially presented
The first theme is always in the home key (G minor)
The second subject contrasts to the first and is always in a related key to the first (Bb major)

Question 4

Development

Answer 4

Development is where the composer ‘develops’ one or both ideas that were heard in the exposition
The section features various keys but avoids using the tonic or the dominant
Music in this section is often ambiguous and is constantly changing and feels restless because of the exploration of different keys

Question 5

Recapitulation

Answer 5

Recapitulation is a ‘recap’ of the exposition
The first subject is in the tonic key (G Minor) as it was in the exposition section and the second subject is also in the tonic key and there is no modulation as the work draws to a close

Question 6

Coda

Answer 6

Small coda at the end