Music AOS1 Symphony No 40 in G minor
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- Symphony No.40 in G minor (Mov 1)
- Context
- Mozart, written 1788, Classical Period
- Structure
- Sonata Form: Exposition, Development, Recapitula-tion. Ends with Coda
- Instruments
- Classical Orchestra: Strings, woodwind, brass. No trumpets of timpani
- Melody
- Periodic balanced phrasing; sub 1 and sub 2 contrasting. Sub 1 developed in 'Development' section.
- Tonality & Harmony
- Gm>Bb>Gm. Mainly diatonic, some chromatic notes. Perfect Cadences. Many keys in 'Development'
- Texture
- Homophonic, varies. Doubling, use of octaves
- Dialog between strings and woodwind; oboes & bassoons provide harmonic filling
- Homophonic, varies. Doubling, use of octaves
- Rhythm
- Short rhythmic ideas 1st sub. Syncopation
- Dynamics
- Begins p. Suddenly f, contrasts. Few cresc. Only p and f.
- Tempo & Metre
- 4/4, Molto Allegro
- Context
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