themes, contrasting



[Eng.]

A theme is a musical idea constituting the main melody of the composition; contrasting themes are two or more themes which are quite different from each other such as smooth and lyrical contrasting with angular and disjointed

SUGGESTED LISTENING EXAMPLE:

Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550, I
W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank -- Disc 1, Track 32
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