Symphony No. 104 in D Major ("London")

Question 1

Symphony No. 104 background information

Answer 1

• symphony
• Franz Joseph Haydn
• comp 1795
• four movements (sonata cycle)
• symphony orchestra

Question 2

Symphony No. 104 First Movement essay sections

Answer 2

• Introduction
• Exposition:
• First Theme
• Bridge
• Second theme
• Codetta
• Development
• Recapitulation
• Coda

Question 3

Symphony No. 104 Introduction

Answer 3

• D minor
• adagio
• C (meter)
• full orchestra boldly ascending perfect fifth (D up to A)
• then descending perfect fourth (D down to A)
• dotted notes: majestic, French-overture style
• fermatas: drama
• homophonic texture
• chromatic passage: tension, mystery

Question 4

Symphony No. 104 Exposition:

Answer 4

• D major
• sonata form
• allegro
• cut time

Question 5

Symphony No. 104 Exposition: First Theme

Answer 5

• elegant diatonic melody
• piano by violins
• outlines tonic triad
• symmetrical four-measure phrases
• folk-like

Question 6

Symphony No. 104 Bridge

Answer 6

• wide range: broad leap b/t upper and lower registers
• forte
• modulate to A major (dominant key)

Question 7

Symphony No. 104 Second Theme

Answer 7

• A major
• first theme transposed (monothematic exposition)
• piano by woodwinds and strings

Question 8

Symphony No. 104 Development

Answer 8

• open in B minor (relative minor)
• repeated-note figure from first theme dominates
• different minor keys, contrasting dynamics: tension
• dominant preparation many measures: tension, prepare return

Question 9

Symphony No. 104 Recapitulation

Answer 9

• first theme in D major by strings
• bridge
• second theme in D major, with countermelodies by woodwinds

Question 10

Symphony No. 104 Coda

Answer 10

• more rhythmic activity

- strong final cadence: spirited close