Symphony No.40 in G minor

Question 1

When was it composed?

Answer 1

1788

Question 2

How is it structured?

Answer 2

Sonata form

Question 3

Describe the phrasing

Answer 3

Balanced 4 & 8 bar phrases, question & answer, scalic phrasing

Question 4

Describe the harmony

Answer 4

Functional and diatonic

Question 5

Give examples of chromatic chords used

Answer 5

Diminished 7th & Augmented 6th

Question 6

What is the time signature?

Answer 6

4/4

Question 7

What is the tempo marking?

Answer 7

Molto allegro (very fast)

Question 8

Describe the rhythm

Answer 8

Simple rhythms, some dotted rhythms and syncopation

Question 9

Describe the texture

Answer 9

Homophonic

Question 10

Describe the instrumentation used

Answer 10

Strings, woodwind and horns

Question 11

Describe the dynamics in the exposition

Answer 11

First subject quiet, transition loud, second subject begins quiet then crescendos

Question 12

Describe the dynamics in the development

Answer 12

Begins and ends quiet, loud section in the middle

Question 13

Describe the dynamics in the recapitulation

Answer 13

Same as exposition

Question 14

Describe the dynamic contrast in this piece

Answer 14

Sudden, terraced dynamics

Question 15

In which key is the second subject?

Answer 15

Bb major