Symphony No. 40 In G minor (First Movement)

Question 1

Melody

Answer 1

Four or eight bar phrases
Many phrases are scalic
Phrases sound like questions and answers

Question 2

Rhythm and metre

Answer 2

Time signature is 4/4
Tempo is Molto Allegro - Very Fast
Short rhythmic ideas are repeated
Dotted rhythms and syncopation

Question 3

Tonality

Answer 3

Exposition 
        1st subject - G minor
        2nd subject - B flat Major
Development
        Moves through various keys
Recapitulation 
        1st, 2nd and coda in G minor

Question 4

Harmony

Answer 4

Diatonic (notes based on scale)
Chromatic chords (dim 7th and augmented 6th)
Circle of 5ths (2nd subject)
Pedal notes (2nd subject)

Question 5

Instrumentation

Answer 5

Strings (Violin 1 and 2, Viola, Double Bass)
Woodwind (Flute, Oboes, Clarinets in B flat, Bassoons)
Horns (1 in B Flat, 2 in G)

Question 6

Texture

Answer 6

Mostly homophonic

Uses of counterpoint and imitation