The mode of the first movement of Symphony No.40 in G Minor is:
A) minor throughout the movement.
B) minor in the beginning, then changes to major and modulates several times, ending in minor.
C) major in the beginning, then changes to minor and modulates several times, ending in major.
D) major throughout the movement.

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The first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor by Mozart starts in a minor key, then changes to a major key and modulates several times, but ultimately ends in a minor key, reflecting the common practice in classical music of exploring different tonalities within a single movement.

The Mode of the First Movement of Symphony No