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A 3 page research paper that offers an analysis of all four movements of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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romanticism" (Hoffmann). This evaluation is certainly apt in regards to Beethovens Fifth Symphony. Sometimes, referred to as "The Symphony of Destiny," this appellation refers to Beethovens comment that the opening
motif, which is "Thats how destiny knocks on your door" ("Beethovens...Symphony"). Beethovens Fifth Symphony is in the key of C Minor, and it is in the sonata-allegro form (Deng).
The first movement (Allegro con brio) introduces this distinctive motif, which provides the main theme for the entire work ("Beethovens...Symphony"). The opening is "fiery, energetic and loud (fortissimo)" (Deng). This
creates an effect that establishes the drama of the work (Deng). After the opening measures, with their famous da-da-da-DAAAA rhythm, Beethoven moves to the relative major and the horns present
the second theme, with "a fanfare using the fate rhythm" (Gibbs). This lyrical second theme, which is softer then the first, is played by the violins and "inconspicuously accompanied in
the lower strings by the rhythm" (Gibbs). This movement encompasses all of the features that are associated with Beethovens music, which are the "building of intensity, suspense, a thrilling
coda, and also mysteries" (Gibbs). For instance, the oboe gets a "brief, unaccompanied solo cadenza," which is situated near the recapitulation, which causes listeners to consider its meaning or
message within the context of the overall construction of the work (Gibbs). The second movement (Andante con moto) presents a lyrically beautiful theme that has a "hymnal resonance," which
is sharp contrast to the dramatic nature of the first movement ("Beethovens...Symphony"). Gibbs comments that two themes alternate: the first is "sweet and lyrical," while the second is "more forceful"
(Gibbs). While the first theme features "broad and flowing melodies," the second, more forceful theme features "3 woodwind instruments, the clarinet, bassoon and flute" (Deng). In the second theme, dotted
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