First Movement Structure Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is the structure?
A
Sonata form with an introduction
2
Q
What does Haydn do with sonata form?
A
Haydn exploits sonata form as a vehicle for enhancing musical drama.
3
Q
What is the time signature of the introduction and then the rest of the first movement?
A
Simple triple, 3/4 (adagio)
Compound duple, 6/8 (allegro con spirito)
4
Q
What happens to the exposition?
A
It is repeated, as with his usual practise.
5
Q
What does the development do to develop small portions of the first and second subject?
A
Uses a range of different keys, some quite distant from Eb major
6
Q
The recapitulation brings back the themes of the exposition but…
A
Mostly in the tonic key
7
Q
What is surprising after the recapitulation’s second subject?
A
There is a return of the adagio introduction OMG
