Symphony No.40 Flashcards
When was Symphony No.40 composed?
1788
Who composed Symphony No.40?
Mozart
What is the structure of Symphony No.40?
Sonata Form =
Exposition: first subject, second subject
Development: based on first subject
Recapitulation: first subject, subject, second subject, coda
Why did Mozart use 2 horns in 2 different keys?
What keys were used?
1 plays in G
1 plays in B flat
This is to maximise the number of notes played between them
What key Symphony No. 40?
G minor
What rhythm is the falling motif played by the strings in the first subject of the Exposition?
Quaver, quaver, crotchet
Melody of Symphony No.40
- Many scalic phrases
- Most melodies made up of balanced, four- or eight-bar phrases th sound like questions and answers
Harmony of Symphony No.40
- Diatonic and functional, based around standard major and minor triads
- Chromatic chords
- Circle of 5ths
- Pedal notes
What is the Metre of Symphony No.40?
4/4
What is the tempo of Symphony No.40?
Molto Allegro (very fast)
Rhythms used in Symphony No.40?
- Fairly simple
- Some dotted rhythms
- Some syncopation
What texture is Symphony No.40 mostly?
Homophonic
What other textures appear in Symphony No.40?
- Counterpoint and imitation in development
- Octave doublings
- Dialogue between woodwind and strings
Dynamics in exposition
- First subject is mostly quiet
- Transition is loud
- Second subject begins quietly and gets louder towards end
Dynamics in development
- Starts quietly
- Loud section in middle
- Ends quietly
Dynamics in recapitulation
-Similar to exposition
Most dynamic contrasts occur…
Suddenly
Symphony No.40 chamber orchestra is made up of:
Strings, woodwind and horns
Where would Symphony No.40 originally be performed?
Large room of stately home or small concert hall
Which period was Symphony No.40 composed in?
Classical
Which two instrumental families share the start of the second subject?
Woodwind and strings
What does the performance marking ‘div.’ mean?
Players divide into 2 groups
2 other Classical composers
Haydn and Beethoven
