Symphony No. 5, first movement
Ludwig van Beethoven
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First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 RHYTHMCan you copy the short opening pattern?
Sentence stemThe opening rhythm is ___.
Vocabulary
- short
- repeated
- strong
2 TIMBREWhich instruments play the pattern?
Sentence stemI hear ___.
Vocabulary
- strings
- woodwind
- brass
- full orchestra
3 DYNAMICSIs the opening quiet, loud or changing?
Sentence stemAt the start, the music is ___.
Vocabulary
- quiet
- loud
- getting louder
4 PITCHDoes the opening pattern sound high, low or mixed?
Sentence stemThe pattern sounds ___.
Vocabulary
- high
- low
- mixed
5 STRUCTUREWhat happens when the short pattern comes back?
Sentence stemWhen it comes back, it is ___.
Vocabulary
- the same
- louder
- played by another instrument
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
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