Mozart's Clever Development Section - Composer Insights

The video tutorial explores the first movement of Mozart's Piano Sonata K284, focusing on its sonata form structure. It delves into the exposition, development, and recapitulation sections, highlighting Mozart's use of key modulations and musical techniques. The development section is particularly noted for its compactness and innovative modulation scheme, showcasing Mozart's genius in creating engaging musical journeys within a limited framework.

What is the catalog number of the Mozart Sonata discussed in the video?

• K331

• K550

• K284

• K488

In the Sonata form, what follows the exposition?

• Development

• Coda

• Introduction

• Recapitulation

How many bars long is the development section in Mozart's Sonata K284?

• 40 bars

• 30 bars

• 20 bars

• 10 bars

Which key does the development section start in?

• A minor

• E minor

• B minor

• D major

What is the dominant key of A minor that is explored in the development section?

• E minor

• D major

• F# minor

• B minor

What type of chord is used as a harmonic surprise in the development section?

• Neapolitan chord

• Augmented chord

• Suspended chord

• Diminished chord

Which key does Mozart cleverly transition to at the end of the development section?

• D major

• C# minor

• G minor

• F# minor

What is the primary key of the recapitulation in Mozart's Sonata K284?

• B minor

• E minor

• D major

• A major

How does Mozart create balance in the Sonata through the development and recapitulation?

• By using the same key throughout

• By contrasting minor and major keys

• By avoiding modulation

• By repeating the exposition

What is a key feature of Mozart's development section in Sonata K284?

• Long and elaborate

• Short and compact

• Lacks modulation

• Focuses on a single theme