1st Movement Symphony No.40 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What century was the piece composed in
18th century
What symphony is this from
It is the first movement from symphony No 40
What is the style of the piece
Classical
Name 8 key features of classical music
- simple/diatonic harmonies
- expression markings
- balanced/repetitive melodies
- musical dialogue (call and response)
- homophonic
- increased use of wind instruments
- harpsichord replaced by piano
- gradual change of dynamics (crescendo &diminuendo
- syncopation
Key
G minor
Metre
4/4
Structure
Sonata form
What is sonata form
- exposition
- 1st subject
- bridge passage
- 2nd subject
- codetta
- development
- recapitulation
- coda
Tempo
Molto allegro (very fast)
Instruments used
Classical orchestra But No timpani No trumpets Only 1 flute
Give two ways to describe rhythm
- simple
- syncopation and dotted rhythms used to create interest
Is the piece diatonic throughout
Yes
Structure and tonality
What key is the first subject in
G minor
What key is the bridge and second subject in
B flat major
What key is the development in
Starts in f sharp major
Then moves through the circle of fifths
Texture 3 key points
- Homophonic
- Call and response (strings and woodwind )
- Octave doubling in violins
3 key dynamics points
- Starts (piano) soft
- Ascending notes
- Ending is (forte) loud
First subject
6 key points
- Scalic passages
- repetition and descending sequence
- quaver-quaver-crotchet rhythm
- moves step mainly with one leap
- strings first play
- crescendo and diminuendo
Second subject
4 key points
- lyrical and smooth
- moves step mainly with a few leaps
- cantabile melody
- strings and woodwind
Bridge key points
-harmony rises using rising scales and pedal notes
In the second subject what 3 instruments play a descending staccato scale
Violins
Bassoons
Flutes
