1st Movement from Symphony 40 in G Minor 0.0 / 5 ? MusicMozartGCSEEdexcel Created by: EllaCreated on: 21-05-13 19:01 Melody Symphony 40 in G Minor Melodic Themes, descending, chromatic patterns, motif x 1 of 11 Structure Symphony 40 in G Minor Sonata Form- Exposition, Development, Recapitulation 2 of 11 Tonality Symphony 40 in G Minor G minor, modulate to the relative major of Bb major in the 2nd subject, In the development section the piece modulates many times 3 of 11 Dynamics Symphony 40 in G Minor Begins piano and finishes off forte, Includes dynamics such as sf 4 of 11 Texture Symphony 40 in G Minor Mainly Homophonic, Imitation, doubling in octaves and dialogue between strings and woodwind 5 of 11 Harmony Symphony 40 in G Minor The harmony is diatonic and functional, Use of chromatic chords (diminished 7th and augmented 6th), Extended perfect cadences 6 of 11 Instrumentation Symphony 40 in G Minor Strings (Violins (x2) Viola Cello Double Bass), Woodwind (Flute (x2) Oboe (x2) Clarinet (x2) Bassoon (x2)), Brass (Trumpet (x2) French Horns (x2)), Percussion (timpani- unusual) 7 of 11 Rhythm Symphony 40 in G Minor The first rhythm of 2 quavers and 1 crotchet beat is heard continually, Syncopated Rhythm created by dotted rhythms occasionally 8 of 11 Date Symphony 40 in G Minor 1788- Classical Era 9 of 11 Tempo Symphony 40 in G Minor 4/4, Molto Allegro (Very Fast) 10 of 11 Extra info Symphony 40 in G Minor The clarinets were added later, • The orchestra grew largely since the Baroque era 11 of 11
Area of Study 1: Western classical music 1600-1899: Mozart 1st Movement, Symphony No.40 in G Minor 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings
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