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| Ex. 16 |  |
| Near the end of the exposition, Beethoven introduces this phrase which some analysts have dubbed yet another new motive. |
| It is in fact derived from Ex.9, the second subject. Here is Ex.9 followed by the first four measures of this new motive. Click here. |
| Not convinced? Here is the second four measures of the new motive preceded by Ex.9. Click here.
Beethoven was not in the habit of using an abundance of thematic material but, rather just the opposite. His grand architecture relied on simplicity and economy. |
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