Structures / Classical / Symphony Movement

Symphony Movement song structure

A complete classical arrangement in 5 sections and 216 bars. Bar counts and timings below assume 100 BPM in 4/4.

Sections: 5
Total bars: 216
Length: 8:38
Tempo: 100 BPM
Energy: dynamic

Section breakdown

Section	Bars	Position	Length
Intro	16	1–16	0:38
Exposition	64	17–80	2:34
Development	48	81–128	1:55
Recapitulation	64	129–192	2:34
Coda	24	193–216	0:58

Dynamic: the energy rises and falls across sections, building to clear peaks.

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