Symphony No.40

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  • Created on: 23-04-13 21:51
Symphony No.40 - What is the metre of the piece?
4/4 - simple quadruple
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Symphony No.40 - Describe the rhythm during the 1st subject
Repetition of quaver, quaver, crotchet
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Symphony No.40 - What is the tempo?
Molto allegro (very fast)
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Symphony No.40 - Describe the dynamics throughout
1st subject is quiet, transitions are loud.
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Symphony No.40 - Describe the instrumentation
Orchestra, no trumpets or drums
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Symphony No.40 - What are the textures of the piece?
Homophonic, some polyphony
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Symphony No.40 - What is the main key of the piece?
G minor
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Symphony No.40 - What key is the 2nd subject in?
Bb major (relative major)
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Symphony No.40 - What happens to the tonality in the development section?
Key modulation. Moves through various keys but starts in F# minor.
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Symphony No.40 - Describe some features of the harmony
Diatonic, chromatic chords
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Symphony No.40 - Describe the melody in the 1st and 2nd subjects
1st - descending sequences. 2nd - descending figure (sigh)
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Symphony No.40 - What is the form and what are it's sections?
Sonata form - exposition, development, recapitulation
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Symphony No.40 - Describe the rhythm during the 1st subject

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Repetition of quaver, quaver, crotchet

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Symphony No.40 - Describe the dynamics throughout

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Symphony No.40 - Describe the instrumentation

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