Symphony No. 40 in G minor - First Movement

Question 1

What form is the piece in?

Answer 1

Sonata form composed of 3 sections
Exposition - the subject are played for the first time
Development - the 1st subject is developed more
Recapitulation - identical to the expos. but it does not change key when the subject changes

Question 2

The piece is compose for a..

Answer 2

small orchestra with strings, woodwind and french horns

Question 3

How many themes does the piece have and what keys are they in

Answer 3

2
1st subject is in G Minor
2nd subject is in Bb major (the relative major of the first subject)

Question 4

What is the 1st subject based on?

Answer 4

Repeated motifs and sequences

Question 5

Describe the second subject

Answer 5

Chromatic and descending in shape

Question 6

Which instruments are not included that are usually found in classical period music?

Answer 6

Trumpets and trombones

Question 7

Why is the piece mainly homophonic?

Answer 7

It has a melody and accompaniment

Question 8

How many movements odes the whole symphony have?

Answer 8

4

Question 9

When was the piece composed?

Answer 9

1788