What is the form of second movement symphony number 5?
The second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is in the form of an andante con moto in A-flat major. It is in sonata form, with an exposition, development, and recapitulation. The movement is characterized by its lyrical melody and rich harmonies. The exposition begins with a statement of the main theme in the strings. The theme is then developed in the woodwinds and brass. The development section begins with a fugato, which is a contrapuntal texture in which two or more voices imitate each other. The fugato is followed by a series of modulations, which lead to the recapitulation. The recapitulation begins with a restatement of the main theme in the strings. The theme is then developed in the woodwinds and brass. The movement ends with a coda, which is a brief section that concludes the movement.