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W. A. Mozart

W. A. Mozart. Symphony No. 40 in G minor (1 st Movement). The Classical Period. 1750 – 1825 Mostly homophonic Balanced phrases Simple harmony and clear cadences Crescendo and diminuendos are used. Piano replaces harpsichord Range of Wind instruments in the orchestra. Performance Marks.

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W. A. Mozart

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  1. W. A. Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G minor (1st Movement)

  2. The Classical Period 1750 – 1825 Mostly homophonic Balanced phrases Simple harmony and clear cadences Crescendo and diminuendos are used. Piano replaces harpsichord Range of Wind instruments in the orchestra

  3. Performance Marks

  4. Sonata Form

  5. Melody in the first subject the melody falls by a semitone and there is an interval of a sixth. in the second subject the melody is based on a falling chromatic idea.

  6. The Harmony Diatonic and functional Chromatic chords (dim 7th and aug 6th) Circle of 5ths 2nd subject Pedals in the cellos

  7. Rhythm, Metre and Tempo 4/4 throughout Molto allegro (very fast) The first subject uses quavers and crotchets. The second subject uses a dotted minim crotchets and semiquavers.

  8. Texture Mostly melody driven homophony Counterpoint and imitation in the development Octave doublings Dialogue between strings and woodwind in 2nd subject

  9. Dynamics Exposition 1st subject quiet (p) Transition loud with some Sf 2nd subject p then crescendo Development Quiet – loud – quiet Recapitulation Similar to the Exposition

  10. Use of Instruments Small orchestra Strings –play all the time (arco) Woodwind – plays long sustained notes and quick runs 2 Horns (1G, 1Bb) – held or repeated notes.

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