Symphony No. 5, first movement

Ludwig van Beethoven

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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