The March in D, K. 237/189c, was used as an introduction or exit for this work.[1]
The second, third and fourth movements all feature the solo violin prominently, forming a three-movement violin concerto within the serenade. This is similar to the K. 204 serenade from the following year. These movements are set apart from the rest of the serenade by their choice of keys (B♭ major, F major, B♭ major).[1]
The trio of the second minuet features an independent solo bassoon part.
Like most of his orchestral serenades, a symphony was arranged from a subset of the serenade's movements. The "Serenade Symphony" for this work consists of movements one, six, seven and eight.[2]
