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
- uneven
2 TIMBREWhich instruments play the pattern?
Sentence stemI hear the pattern played by ___.
Vocabulary
- strings
- woodwind
- brass
- full orchestra
3 DYNAMICSWhat happens to the volume as the music develops?
Sentence stemThe music becomes ___.
Vocabulary
- louder
- softer
- very loud
- very quiet
4 PITCHDoes the opening idea stay at one pitch or move higher and lower?
Sentence stemThe opening idea ___ before it ___.
Vocabulary
- stays similar
- moves lower
- moves higher
- returns
5 TEXTUREHow does the sound change when more instruments join?
Sentence stemThe texture becomes ___ when ___.
Vocabulary
- thicker
- fuller
- more layered
- the orchestra joins
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
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