9 Questions
Which instrument plays the sustained notes in the recapitulation?
Woodwind
What is the key of the Second Subject in the recapitulation?
C major
What is the length of the Coda in the recapitulation?
25% of the first movement
What is the significance of the bassoon call in the Second Subject of the recapitulation?
It replaces the original horn call, indicating a change in instrumentation and timbre.
How does the Coda in the recapitulation differ from the rest of the movement?
It is very long, comprising 25% of the first movement, and introduces a new version of the second subject played by bassoons with falling minor thirds.
What is the specific transformation in the first subject material at the end of the recapitulation?
It returns with tonic and dominant pedals in the cellos, altering the harmonic foundation of the initial theme.
What is the specific transformation in the first subject material at the end of the recapitulation?
It is sustained by the woodwinds instead of the strings
What is the significance of the bassoon call in the Second Subject of the recapitulation?
It mirrors the opening motif played by the horn
What instrument plays together in octaves, not imitatively, in the recapitulation?
Strings
Study Notes
Recapitulation
- In the recapitulation, the oboe plays the sustained notes.
- The key of the Second Subject in the recapitulation is not specified.
- The length of the Coda in the recapitulation is not specified.
- The bassoon call in the Second Subject of the recapitulation serves as a significant motif.
- The Coda in the recapitulation differs from the rest of the movement in terms of its structural and harmonic characteristics.
- At the end of the recapitulation, the first subject material undergoes a transformation, where the theme is inverted and fragmented.
- The flute and oboe play together in octaves, not imitatively, in the recapitulation.
Test your knowledge of classical music composition with this quiz covering the structure and elements of a recapitulation in a musical piece. Identify key features and changes in the second subject and coda.
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