Mozart- symphony NO. 40 in G
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- Mozart, Symphony no.40 in G-1788
- Structure
- recapitualtion
- Opens with the first subject followed by the second, both of which are heard in g minor.
- development
- The composer 'develops' the ideas.
- Rapid modulation from one key to the next
- Altered melodies
- Contrapuntal textures
- Imitaion
- Much use of failing semitone motif
- The composer 'develops' the ideas.
- Exposition
- First subject- tonic key, lively
- Bridge passage- modulates to contrasting key
- second subject contrasting mood and key
- Coda
- The piece ends with repeated perfect cadences played by the full orchestra
- recapitualtion
- Forces/ instrumentation
- Woodwind
- 1 Flute, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets and 2 Bassoons
- Brass
- 2 Horns
- Strings
- 1st Violins, 2nd Violins, Viola, Cello and Double bass
- Woodwind
- Rhythm/ metre/tempo
- Based on scale passages and rising sequences
- 1st subject
- Crotchet and quaver rhythm
- 2nd subject
- slower and more legato rhythm
- metre:4/4
- Tempo: molto allegro
- Harmony/tonality
- 2nd subject: Bflat major in exposition and G minor in recapitualtion
- Tonality: Gminor
- 1st subject:G minor
- Development section: variety of keys explored
- Texture
- Polyphonic texture in the development section
- Main texture: homophonic (melody and accompaniment)
- Dynamics
- Begins p
- Lots of dynamic contrast
- Use of Sfz and accents
- Structure
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