Beethoven 6

What is the harmony like in Beethoven's Symphony No. 6?

Traditional and 'countryside simplicity', with use of V and I pedals.

When was this piece composed?

1808

What is the Mannheim influence in Symphony No. 6?

Larger orchestra, emphasis on wind instruments and percussion, programmatic elements.

What is the structure of Symphony No. 6?

5 movements, each with their own subtitle, replaces minuet with scherzo, 4th movement has no structure.

What is the slow movement like in Symphony No. 6?

In sonata form, siciliana, 12/8, growing importance of wind instruments.

What is the significance of the cellos and basses in Symphony No. 6?

They play 5s against 4s in 'the Storm' movement.

What is the significance of the flute, clarinets, and oboes in Symphony No. 6?

They represent certain birds (nightingales, cuckoos, and quails).

What are extra-musical influences?

External factors affecting music

What does 'pastoral' mean in music?

Related to the countryside

What is programme music?

Music that tells a story

What is the purpose of this music?

Made for entertainment

What is diatonic music?

Music based on the seven notes of a major or minor scale

What is the harmony like in this piece?

Simple (for instance the first 50 or so bars based on chords V and I

What is 'The Storm' movement like?

Highly contrasting with chromaticism and unstable rhythms