Perpetuum mobile, Op. 257 (Strauss Jr., Johann)
| Title | Perpetuum Mobile |
| Alternative title | Ein Musikalischer Scherz |
| Creators | Johann Strauss Jr., composer |
| Opus | Op.257 |
| Instrumentation | orchestra |
| Number of movements | — |
| Keys | E flat major |
| Composed | 1861 |
| First published | 1861 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 180 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Scherzos |
| Period | Romantic |
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Sections
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Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | wind band | Michel Rondeau |
| View | Complete | piano | — |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | — | Philip Legge | 2010 | Complete Score |
| View | Complete | parts | — | — | Flute 1, 2, Piccolo Oboe 1, 2 Clarinet 1 (E), 2 ( B) Bassoon 1, 2 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (in F) Trumpet 1, 2 (in F) Tenor Trombone Timpani, Glockenspiel / Triangle / Tam-tam Harp Violins I, II Violas Cellos Basses |
| View | Complete | parts | Philip Legge | 2010 | Complete Parts |
| View | Complete | Arrangement for wind band |
— | — | Complete Score Piccolo Flute 1 Flute 2 Oboe Bassoon 1 Bassoon 2 Clarinet (E) Clarinet 1 (B) Clarinet 2 (B) Bass Clarinet Alto saxophone Tenor saxophone Baritone saxophone Harp Trumpet 1 (B) Trumpet 2 (B) Horn 1 (F) Horn 2 (F) Trombone 1 Trombone 2 Bass trombone Euphonium Tuba Timpani Triangle & Gong Glockenspiel Engraving files (Finale) Engraving files (MusicXML) |
| View | Complete | Arrangement for piano | Tobias Haslinger | 1861 | Complete Score (scan) |
Recordings/Performances
| Details | Type | Arranged for | Files (click to listen) |
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| View | MIDI | For Wind Band (Rondeau) | MIDI Performance |
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