Prokofiev - Classical symphony

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melody

First mvt opens with Mannheim rocket

violins take lead melody especially subject 1

solo flute used, e.g bars 19-27

woodwind melody more prolific e.g basson bar 46

frequent use of scales and apreggios with chromatic twists

motifs are short and playful, repeated with variation

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rhythm/metre

mostly uses simple time signatures

features syncopation and unexpected rests

sudden metric shifts or accents

phrases start or end off beat

use of classical dance rhythms e.g 3rd mvt gavotte

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texture

generally homophonic

occasional counterpoint + imitation

light orchestration (not thick romantic ones)

clever use of instrument colour

frequent texture shifts

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harmony

classical harmonic progressions

adds chromatic chords and unexpected modulations

occasional use of wrong note harmony

sudden major minor shifts

twisted tonal centres

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structure

classical forms followed e.g sonata

4 mvt layout

themes stated developed recapped but w/ suprises

clear sections balanced phrases

organised movements