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Mozart: “Symphony No. 40 in G minor Area of Study 1

Mozart: “Symphony No. 40 in G minor Area of Study 1. Sonata form – a very basic overview. Sonata Form – a basic overview. Exposition. Recapitulation. Sonata form – an overview. Exposition (repeated). Recapitulation. Sonata in more Detail. The mood of the whole piece/ each section.

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Mozart: “Symphony No. 40 in G minor Area of Study 1

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  1. Mozart: “Symphony No. 40 in G minorArea of Study 1

  2. Sonata form – a very basic overview

  3. Sonata Form – a basic overview Exposition Recapitulation

  4. Sonata form – an overview Exposition (repeated) Recapitulation

  5. Sonata in more Detail

  6. The mood of the whole piece/ each section • 1st and 2nd subject have contrasting themes: 1st Subject:

  7. The mood of the whole piece/ each section 2nd Subject

  8. The mood of the whole piece/ each section • The development of the 1st subject

  9. The mood of the whole piece/ each section • Fast tempo • Serious and dramatic • Exciting • Dramatic G minor key • 1st subject being dominated by strings section • 2nd subject, pathètique mood - dialogue between woodwind and strings

  10. The purpose of the exposition • The main purpose of the exposition is to expose the main themes • The first theme: First subject • Bridge Passage • The second theme: Second subject

  11. Analysis

  12. Possible Questions • In what century was this piece of music composed? • What style is this piece of music written in? • Comment on how Mozart uses the following musical elements in No.40 in G minor: • Instruments • Melody • Dynamics • Tonality and Harmony • Form and Structure • Remember to use correct musical vocabulary where appropriate

  13. Mozart: “Symphony No. 40 in G minorArea of Study 1

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