Question

after the first theme, a short transition passage gradually changes keys and leads to the second theme in d major: in sonata - allegro form, the second theme contrasts with the first theme in key and in other ways, like shape. heres the second theme that follows the transition above: which describes the melodic movement at the beginning of the second theme? aggressive with mostly ascending motion graceful with mostly descending motion

Explanation:

In sonata - allegro form, the second theme often has a contrasting character. A descending motion is typically associated with a more graceful feel compared to the assertiveness of an ascending motion.

Answer:

graceful with mostly descending motion