: Originally composed for a small chamber ensemble consisting of two violins, viola, and cello (with optional double bass), though it is frequently performed today by full string orchestras .

: It was written as a serenade , a style of music intended for social gatherings or light evening entertainment .

: While the piece now has four movements, Mozart's own records suggest it originally had five ; one of the minuets is believed to have been lost or removed . Lasting Legacy

: A classic, rhythmic minuet and trio .