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| Was Symphony No. 40 written for a large or small Orchestra? | This symphony was written for a FAIRLY SMALL ORCHESTRA. There's NO PERCUSSION and the only brass instruments are the FRENCH HORNS. (This is the earlier version, Mozart created a newer version including TRUMPETS as they had only just been invented at the time. |
| How many movements does this piece have? | Four movements! You'll only be studying the first movement however. |
| What form is the first movement of this symphony in? | Sonata Form. A piece in this form has three main sections: Exposition Development Recapitulation |
| What is the 'Exposition' part of the piece generally like in classical structures | It has two contrasting themes. And ends in a different but related key to the one in started in. Themes are "exposed" - heard for the first time. |
| What is the 'Development' part of the piece generally like in classical structures | It keeps the piece Interesting - themes are taken through lots of variations. Themes go through a number of interesting twists and turns. |
| What is the 'Recapitulation' part of the piece generally like in classical structures | Pulls it all together again- the themes from the EXPOSITION are repeated. They're usually changed a bit - the composer may add ORNAMENTS or SHORTEN them a bit. |
| How many bars are in the EXPOSITION? | The exposition is bars 1-100. |
| What key is the first subject of the exposition in? | G minor It's a melody that is characterised by a falling motif to the repeated rhythm and its playing by the strings first. |
| What key is the second subject of the exposition in? | Bb major (relative major) It's a melody with a descending chromatic patterns, shared between strings and woodwind. |
| Describe the Development section of this piece | Based on the first subject which is developed and fragmented. The harmonies are more chromatic in this bit. It begins in F# minor but explores many different keys. |
| Describe the Recapitulation section | The first subject of the Exposition is repeated but with some variation in G minor. Then the second subject of the Exposition is repeated with some variation in G minor. Then there is a Coda when repeated perfect cadences in G minor complete the piece. |
| Many phrases in this piece are scalic, what does this mean? | A phrase based on a scale. |
| What is the Harmony of this piece? | Diatonic and functional, based around standard major and minor triads. There's also examples of Chromatic chords, a circle of 5ths progression and pedel notes. |
| Describe the Metre and the tempo of this piece | The metre is 4/4 throughout and the tempo is Molto Allegro - very fast. |
| Describe the texture of this piece | The texture is mainly HOMOPHONIC however we do see examples of : Counterpoint and imitation in the development. Octave doublings Dialogue between the woodwind and strings at the start of the second subject. |
| Describe the Dynamics in the exposition | The first subject is fairly quiet apart from a short passage in the middle. The transition is loud and the second subject begins quietly and gets louder towards the end. |
| Describe the dynamics in the development and recapitulation. | The development has a loud section in the middle but starts and ends quietly. The recapitulation has similar dynamics to the exposition as it is similar in structure. |
| What type of Orchestra does Mozart use in this piece and give examples of families of instruments used. | Mozart uses a chamber orchestra made up of strings, woodwind and horns. |
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