... is still used, although not as frequently as in the theme (Fig 2). In this variation, Mozart used the same form of ||: A :||: B + two bar extension :|| , the same length (18 bars), same metre, same key and same V7 -> I cadences. As well as varying the melody, Mozart also varies the use of dynamics of the theme in Variation 1. Although the first phrase starts piano, as in the theme, the second phrase differs into forte unlike the theme. Also, the second phrase in the first variation is very different in melody, moving from a simple one line melody to a series of chords and chromatic passing notes. The third phrase has nearly the same dynamics as the same area in the theme, with fast alterations between sforzando and piano (although in Mozart's day, a sforzando would have been more like a accent than ...

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