Symphony

~1750 (Classical, Romantic)



847 works by 135 composers
Symphony [88%] Orchestral [4%] ...

Group: Orchestra
Origin: Sinfonia, Ripieno concerto
Subclasses: Sinfonietta, Chamber symphony
Influenced: Sinfonia concertante
Parts: Scherzo
Displaced: Concerto grosso

Synonyms: Симфония




Extended musical composition in Western classical music, scored almost always for orchestra. A symphony usually contains at least one movement or episode composed according to the sonata principle. Many symphonies are tonal works in four movements with the first in sonata form.
Mozart - 01 - Symph Nr 40 Gm KV550 - I Molto allegro
Mozart - 02 - Symph Nr 40 Gm KV550 - II Andante