Beethoven's First Symphony

Intro: Bars 1-12

Exposition
First Subject: Bars 13-33
Bridge: Bars 33-52
Second Subject: Bars 52-88
Codetta: Bars 88-109

Development: Bars 110-178

Recapitulation: Bars 178-298

Sonata Notes

Introduction
-Optional
-Usually in the Dominant Key
-Or something ambiguous
-Makes it a bit weighty-er
-May appear later

Exposition
1. First Subject (P)
-One or more themes in tonic
2. Transition (T)
-Modulation from First to second subject
3. Second Subject (S)
-One or more themes in new key
-If P=Maj, S=Dominant Key
-If P=min, S=Relative Major
-Different in mood
-Typically lyrical
4. Codetta (K)
-Brings the exposition to a close
-If repeating exposition, 1st ending modulates back to P, second ending doesn't
change keys

Development
-Lots of variation
-Altered themes from exposition
-Rhythmic, Harmonic, and Tonal instability; chaotic
-New keys

Retransition
-Critical point in Sonata
-Transition from development to recapitulation
-Usually a dramatically held V7

Recapitulation
-Altered repeat of Exposition
-P>T>S in P key
-Closing Cadence

Coda
-Vary greatly in length
-Close the Sonata with a PAC