Mozart: 1st Movement from Symphony No.40 in G minor

General
1. Written in 1788
2. From the Classical Period (1750-1830)
Structure
1. 1) Exposition
  1. 1st Subject in Gminor
  2. Bridge- modulation
  3. 2nd Subject in G minor
  4. Codetta in Bb Major
2. 2) Development
  1. Develops 1st Subject- through related keys
3. 3) Recapitulation
  1. 1st Subject in G minor
  2. Bridge- no modulation
  3. 2nd Subject in G minor
  4. Coda- perfect Cadence
Instrumentation
1. Strings
  1. Violins
  2. Violas
  3. Cellos
  4. Double basses
2. Woodwind
  1. Flute
  2. Oboes (2)
  3. Clarinets (2)
  4. Bassoons (2)
3. Brass
  1. Horn in G
  2. Horn in Bb major
4. The instrumentation is slightly different to a standard classical orchestra as it contains only one flute rather than two. It also does not contain the usual two trumpets or timpani.
It is a symphony that is in sonata form.
1. Sonata Form means that has three sections. An exposition, a development and a recapitulation.
Features of Classical Music
1. Regular eight bar phrasing. 4 is asking the question and the next four answer it.
2. Melody dominated texture
3. Symmetry and balance within the structure
4. Functional harmony- only used for structure.
5. Orchestras became standard and the harpsichord was no longer used.
6. Contrast in key and melodies and great dynamic contrast.

Resource summary

	Created by Laura Perry over 10 years ago