One movement is derived from a section of an earlier work by the composer, the Concerto for Two Lire Organizzate, written for Ferdinand IV of Naples.
In the allegretto movement of this work, the placid C major opening is broken in one bar by the full ensemble entering forte in a minor mode, returning to the "civilized" C-major opening theme one minute later, which is later followed by a solo bugle call. One movement is derived from a section of an earlier work by the composer, the Concerto for Two Lire Organizzate, written for Ferdinand IV of Naples. This symphony's nickname derives from its second movement with its notable use of, cymbals, bass drums and a triangle in imitation of Turkish Janissary music, which one reviewer described as evoking "the hellish roar of war." In the key of G major, for 10 points, name this 8th member of the London Symphonies preceding the Clock Symphony by Joseph Haydn.
In the allegretto movement of this work, the placid C major opening is broken in one bar by the full ensemble entering forte in a minor mode, returning to the "civilized" C-major opening theme one minute later, which is later followed by a solo bugle call.
{Military} Symphony [accept {Symphony No. 100} in {G major}]