Mozart- Symphony No. 40 in G minor
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- Mozart- Symphony No. 40 in G minor
- Dynamics
- Starts off p but lots of dynamics contrast including use of sfz and accents.
- Melody
- Exposition- First subject, Bridge, Second subject, Codetta
- Development- Based on 1st subject; explores new keys. Themes pasted between instruments.
- Recapuitulation- Starts off G minor, bridge, second G minor (sequences), codetta.
- Tonality and Harmony
- G minor- associated with sadness.
- 1st subject- G minor
- 2nd- Bb major (relative major)
- A variety of keys are explored in the development section
- Tempo and rhythm
- Molto Allegro
- Scale passages and rising sequences
- 1st subject- crotchet and quaver rhythm
- 2nd subject- slower, legato rhythm
- Form and structure
- Exposition
- 1st subject
- bridge
- 2nd subject
- Codetta
- Development
- Recapitulation
- 1st subject
- Bridge
- 2nd subject
- Coda
- Exposition
- Instrumentation
- Scored for traditional orchestra
- 1st and 2nd violins, violas, cellos and double bass
- 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons and 2 horns
- No percussion
- No trumpets
- Texture
- Mainly "Melody and Accompaniment" texture- HOMOPHONIC
- Polyphonic in development
- Facts about set work
- CLASSICAL PERIOD
- Balanced elegant melodies
- Less complicated texture compared to baroque
- Dynamics
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