is in cut time and the theme is first presented in the cello-yet another instance of this quartet's historical context appearing in the composition. As in the first movement, the part is higher in the register for the cello. The theme is marked sotto voce. Menuetto and Trio The third movement is a minuet and trio with the tempo marking being moderato. The minuet is in B-flat major and the trio is in E-flat major. The first violin states the main thematic material of this movement and the other instruments accompany with ostinato figures. While the cello isn't given large thematic material as in the previous movements, the cello is given the final note of both sections of the trio without any other voice playing. Allegro Assai The final movement is marked allegro assai and is in six-eight time. The movement is composed as a rondo. The key is B-flat major and the movement is a jig-like melody first presented in the first and second violins and then shared across the quartet. Each of the motives of this movement are played in all voices and overall is very equal in its voicing. References External links 22 Compositions in B-flat major 1790 compositions