rhythm
Syncopation is a key rhythmic feature found in the main theme of this section in the first movement.
What is the exposition?
In the key of D major, this harmonic device is used in the opening bars to create tension before resolving into the tonic.
What is a dominant pedal?
This term describes the formal structure of the first movement, characterized by two contrasting themes and a development section.
What is sonata form?
This term refers to the distinct separation of notes played in the violins during the opening theme of the first movement, contributing to its lively and energetic character.
What is staccato?
This rhythmic device, commonly used in the first movement of Symphony No. 104, creates a sense of urgency through repeated, rapid notes.
What is the use of continuous quaver (eighth-note) motion?
Haydn frequently employs this type of cadence, ending with V-I, to signal the conclusion of a section or phrase.
What is a perfect cadence?
"In the first movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, the primary key for the exposition is this major key, which shares its tonic with the overall symphony."
What is D major?
Haydn contrasts smooth, connected phrases with this articulation, often indicated by a slur, in the woodwind passages of the first movement.
What is legato?
The sudden change from longer note values to shorter ones, typically quavers and semiquavers, is a hallmark of this rhythmic technique.
What is rhythmic diminution?
In the development section, Haydn modulates through several keys, but this minor key plays a central role, offering a contrast to the exposition’s D major.
What is B minor?
"This section of the first movement begins with the main theme presented in the tonic key and recapitulates material from both the exposition and development."
What is the recapitulation?
In the first movement’s development section, Haydn frequently uses this short, accented articulation to emphasize sudden dynamic changes, particularly in the strings.
What is marcato?
This section of the first movement often features triplet figures to contrast the regular duple meter.
What is the development section?
This harmonic technique is used to prolong the dominant seventh chord in the transition between themes in the exposition.
What is a dominant preparation?
"Before the Allegro starts in the first movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 104, this slow introduction in D minor sets a dramatic tone."
What is the Adagio?
This articulation technique, meaning "detached," is used by the orchestra in the transition to the recapitulation, creating a sense of rhythmic drive and clarity.
What is spiccato?
In Haydn's Symphony No. 104, this rhythmic pattern features prominently at the start of the first movement, contributing to the dramatic opening.
What is the dotted rhythm in the introduction?
Haydn uses this harmonic device at the start of the recapitulation, surprising listeners by beginning with a chord in the "wrong" key.
What is a false recapitulation?
"During the development section of the first movement, Haydn uses this compositional technique, which involves fragmenting and altering the main thematic material."
What is thematic development?
This type of articulation, marked by a dot over or under the note, is used in the violins to emphasize short, precise bow strokes during the first movement’s main theme.
What is staccato?