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Who composed Symphony No. 40 in G Minor?
Who composed Symphony No. 40 in G Minor?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is in ________ form.
The first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is in ________ form.
sonata
Which best describes the character of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor?
Which best describes the character of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor?
agitated and struggling
The performing forces in the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor consist of:
The performing forces in the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor consist of:
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The opening texture of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is a(n):
The opening texture of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is a(n):
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The mode of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is:
The mode of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is:
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The meter of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is:
The meter of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is:
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The composer of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
The composer of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
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The form of the first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
The form of the first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
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The tempo of the first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
The tempo of the first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
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The first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor has ________ main themes.
The first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor has ________ main themes.
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Which is true of the second movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?
Which is true of the second movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?
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Which best describes the overall character of the second movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?
Which best describes the overall character of the second movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?
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The form of the third movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
The form of the third movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
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The meter of the third movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
The meter of the third movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
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The performing forces of the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor consist of:
The performing forces of the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor consist of:
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The fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is in ________ form.
The fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is in ________ form.
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The meter of the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
The meter of the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:
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Which of the main sections are similar in the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?
Which of the main sections are similar in the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?
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Which sections provide contrast to the other sections in the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?
Which sections provide contrast to the other sections in the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?
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The major genre developed by Classical composers is the:
The major genre developed by Classical composers is the:
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The first movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:
The first movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:
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The second movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:
The second movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:
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The third movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:
The third movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:
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The last movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:
The last movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:
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The slow movement of a Classical instrumental work:
The slow movement of a Classical instrumental work:
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Sonata form is considered to be the ________ form developed in the Classical era.
Sonata form is considered to be the ________ form developed in the Classical era.
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The first movements of multi-movement works from the Classical era are in ________ form.
The first movements of multi-movement works from the Classical era are in ________ form.
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Another name for an A B Aʹ form with an exposition, a development, and a recapitulation is ________ form.
Another name for an A B Aʹ form with an exposition, a development, and a recapitulation is ________ form.
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What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form?
What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form?
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In sonata form, the bridge:
In sonata form, the bridge:
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In sonata form, which is true of the key in which the second theme is heard in the exposition?
In sonata form, which is true of the key in which the second theme is heard in the exposition?
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When themes are broken up, recombined, re-orchestrated, extended, or played in new musical contexts, they are being:
When themes are broken up, recombined, re-orchestrated, extended, or played in new musical contexts, they are being:
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What key(s) is/are used during the development section in sonata form?
What key(s) is/are used during the development section in sonata form?
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Study Notes
Symphony No. 40 in G Minor
- Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
- First movement is structured in sonata form, characterized by agitation and struggle.
- Performing forces include strings and winds, presenting a melody with homophonic accompaniment.
- The movement switches from a minor mode to major and modulates before concluding in minor.
- Meter is simple duple.
Symphony No. 95 in C Minor
- Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn.
- The first movement also follows sonata form and has a fast tempo with two main themes.
- Second movement starts in major mode, transitions to minor, and concludes in major; described as varied and graceful.
- The third movement is in minuet with trio form and set in triple meter.
- The fourth movement features strings, continuo, and woodwinds and is structured as a rondo in duple meter, with the first and third sections being similar.
Classical Symphony Structure
- Major genre developed by Classical composers is the symphony.
- Typical first movement: moderate or fast tempo in sonata form, sometimes begins with a slow introduction.
- Second movement: typically slow, showcasing beautiful, relaxing melodies.
- Third movement: generally in minuet form and triple meter.
- Final movement: the fastest, often designed to be brilliant.
Sonata Form Details
- Considered the most widely used form developed during the Classical era.
- First movements of multi-movement works are predominantly in sonata form.
- Sonata form consists of A B A' structure with exposition, development, and recapitulation.
- Exposition contains the first theme, bridge, second theme, and cadence theme.
- The bridge modulates to a new key, while the second theme is presented in this altered key.
- Development section features varied keys for thematic exploration and reformation.
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