Musical Analysis 1

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The musical piece that I chose for this analysis is Symphony No.5, written by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1808. This piece of music has many different string, woodwind, and percussion instruments working together to form a work of art. This piece is an excellent example of how articulation, pitch, and texture can change throughout a piece of music and showcases the large range of different string and woodwind instruments. Although this symphony was written over a hundred years ago, it is still one of the most well-known pieces of classical music. Listening to this symphony makes me feel an overwhelming sense of suspense and anticipation and that something is going to happen. It is good music to use in movies during chases and suspenseful moments. This post was not very popular when it orginally came out. However, reviews from critics such as E.T.A. Hoffmann helped its popularity grow.  Another noteworthy topic of this symphony is how many times it has been reproduced and remixed to fit into popular culture. There are many different adaptations of the song and parts of it are often used in totally new songs. This goes to show both how popular and adaptable this piece of music is. 



            Dotsey, Calvin. “Beethoven’s Fifth: The World’s Most Famous Symphony.” Houston Symphony, 9 July 2018, houstonsymphony.org/beethoven-5-famous-symphony.

                        “Why Is Beethoven’s Symphony No.5 so Famous? - Australian Chamber Orchestra.” Australian Chamber Orchestra, www.aco.com.au/news/2023-november/why-is-beethoven-symphony-no-5-so-famous.



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