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  • Created on: 15-01-16 22:02
Background (Mozart - Symphony No. 40)
Written in 1788 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who was born in Austria in 1756. He composed his first piece of music at the age of 5 and was touring Europe at the age of 10. He has written over 600 pieces of music.
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Structure (Mozart - Symphony No. 40)
Sonata Form: Exposition, Development, Recapitulation.
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Tonality (Mozart - Symphony No. 40)
The 1st subject is in G minor but it modulates to its relative major Bb major for the 2nd subject.
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Tempo (Mozart - Symphony No. 40)
Molto Allegro - Very fast. 4/4 Time Signature
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Texture (Mozart - Symphony No. 40)
Homophonic
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Melody (Mozart - Symphony No. 40)
1st (G minor) and 2nd (Bb major - relative major) subjects. A codetta is used. Imitation between the bassoons and clarinets occurs.
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Instrumentation (Mozart - Symphony No. 40)
Fairly small orchestra. No Timpani or Trumpets.
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Features of a classical piece (Mozart - Symphony No. 40)
Melodies that are easy to remember. Gradual changes in dynamics. More syncopation is used.
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Sonata Form: Exposition, Development, Recapitulation.

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