Symphony No. 40 - Mozart

Background: 1788; Classical period; molto allegro; 1st of 4 moments.
Dynamics: begins piano; second subject is forte; many changes throughout.
Tonality: G minor then modulates to Bb major. Many different modulations throughout.
Texture: homophonic, imitation and counter melody.
Structure: Sonata form: exposition; development; recapitulation and coda.
Harmony: perfect cadence; imperfect cadence; pedal; dominant 7th chords.
Melody:made up of two contrasting tunes.
1. First subject: G minor; starts with falling semi-tone, repeated, rises a 6th, then falls conjunctly. 3rd phrase is more disjunct based on rising 3rds.
2. Second subject: Bb major in exposition and G minor in recapitulation, based on descending chromatic phrases.
Rhythm and metre: 4/4; allegro; 1st subject uses quavers and crotchets; 2nd subject uses mostly crotchets and dotted minims giving a slower feeling.
Musical features: memorable tunes, double woodwind, use of timpani, melody dominated homophony.
Instruments: Classical orchestra, double woodwind except only 1 flute, strings, timpani and NO trumpets.

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	Created by bethanygrace7 about 11 years ago