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

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