

The next section of music is the development. Theme 2 stays in the dominant key, as does the bridge, closing theme, and codetta. The transition modulates from the tonic key to the dominant key, C Major, which is typical for a transition. The first theme is in the tonic key of F Major. These sections within the exposition modulate just as they are supposed to, further showing that this piece is in sonata form. All parts of the exposition are included in this sonata theme 1, a transition, theme 2, a bridge, a closing theme, and a codetta are all present. In the sonata, the exposition is repeated, so this follows normal sonata formatting. This exposition is the first ninety-three measure of the movement. The piece starts with the exposition, excluding the optional introduction that can be added if a composer so chooses. All of the required parts are present in this work with the expected key changes, deeming it sonata form.

These sections are split relating to key mostly. Sonata form is incredibly structured and has specific sections and parts that must be present in order for it to be a true sonata. Not only is this evident in the title but it is very clear after an analysis of the piece has been done.

The formal structure of the first movement is sonata form. In all, it makes a very interesting piece of work, especially with so much contrast within it. There are a few surprises here and there, but they are typical for Mozart’s compositions, especially his sonatas of the 18th century. Harmonically, is progresses like expected. Historically is follows the main guidelines that were understood for the form. 12 in F Major is written fairly typically in the very structured sonata form. 001 NovemThe first movement of Mozart’s piano Sonata No. 332 First Movement Rachel Gilmore MTC 461.
