AOS1 0.0 / 5 ? MusicMozartGCSEEdexcel Created by: LG99Created 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. 1 of 8 Structure (Mozart - Symphony No. 40) Sonata Form: Exposition, Development, Recapitulation. 2 of 8 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. 3 of 8 Tempo (Mozart - Symphony No. 40) Molto Allegro - Very fast. 4/4 Time Signature 4 of 8 Texture (Mozart - Symphony No. 40) Homophonic 5 of 8 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. 6 of 8 Instrumentation (Mozart - Symphony No. 40) Fairly small orchestra. No Timpani or Trumpets. 7 of 8 Features of a classical piece (Mozart - Symphony No. 40) Melodies that are easy to remember. Gradual changes in dynamics. More syncopation is used. 8 of 8
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