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structure point

loose use of sonata form

structure main points

1. use of slow intro

2. short, weak, ‘questionable’ second subject

3. largely disproportionate balance of exposition, development, recapitulation

structure effects points

1. less commonly used in Classical period, example of Berlio'z’s progressive character toward Romantic period when it comes to composition of music

2. barely different from idée fixe (shows constant, obsessive thought of the actress), very short, insignificant throughout the symphony in comparison to the first subject

3. exposition repeated, reaffirming main musical material of movement. development VERY short, reflects Berlioz’s focus on narrative + colour over traditional structural forms. EXTENSIVE recapitulation, contrasts with the compressed development and intensifies the resolution

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tonality point

experimental approach to tonality

use of adventurous modulations and thematic recall to unify a wide range of keys

tonality main points

1. INTRO: modulation to Db (Neapolitan of C on Ab pedal after interrupted cadence)

2. DEV: tonality is loose; obscured by chromaticism in melody and harmony

3. RECAP: sequential use of idée fixe to hint at different colourful shifts in tonality throughout the piece

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