Transition X has many appearances in Movement 1, although in different forms. This example is similar to those (in that it has Theme 2c material in it), however it contains other material. The arpeggiated chords in m. 5 and 6 are the key to calling this transition Y instead of X. This idea is interjected throughout the piece, and is not always used solely within Transition Y. In fact, it is used developmentally in conjunciton with Theme 1a. This transition example bridges themes 2b and 2c. Notice the obvious correlation with theme 2c. Not enough to call a theme, transition x is still developed extensively and is found throughout the piece. The sheer repetition and extensive use makes transition x one of the most important musical ideas in this movement. Unlike the other two examples, this example contains long sustaining chords in the woodwinds while the strings outline the harmony via arpeggios. Later on in the development, this idea is expounded upon, especially when this material is combined with theme 1a and both are developed simultaneously. This link will take you to another example of transition x (ex. 2) or try transition x (ex. 1)..
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