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     • symphony, a lengthy form of musical composition for orchestra, normally consisting of several large sections, or movements, at least one of which usually employs sonata form (also called first-movement form).
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   What type of music is a symphony?

   • Symphony, a lengthy form of musical composition for orchestra, normally consisting of several large sections, or movements, at least one of which usually employs sonata form (also called first-movement form). Symphonies began to be composed during the Classical period in European music history, about 1740–1820.

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   What is a classical symphony?

   • The Classical symphony form typically begins with an allegro rondo or sonata in 4/4 time, with a slow second movement, a 3/4 minuet third movement, and another allegro rondo or sonata as its fourth movement. More contemporary symphonies are less structured. There are many notable symphonies composed throughout the history of music:

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   What is the first movement of a symphony called?

   • The first movement of a symphony usually has a structure called sonata form. Sonata form is simple, and understanding it will enhance your appreciation of almost all classical music. What follows is simplified further still, but it applies to the first movement of most classical symphonies.

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   What is a symphony orchestra?

   • The word symphony has two meanings in classical music, and for the sake of your cocktail-party reputation, you’d better get them straight. Symphony usually refers to a musical work written in a certain form. But the term can also refer to a symphony orchestra, meaning a group of musicians who perform that kind of music.

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   A symphony is an extended musical composition in Western classical music, most often for orchestra.

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   Feb 20, 2024 · A symphony is a large scale, orchestral work, usually made up of four movements defined by contrasting moods and tempos. Most composers opt for at least one more lively movement, an ‘Allegro’ or a ‘Vivace’, and one slower movement, an an ‘Adagio’, ‘Andante’ or ‘Largo’.

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   Mar 26, 2016 · With rare exceptions, the four movements of a symphony conform to a standardized pattern. The first movement is brisk and lively; the second is slower and more lyrical; the third is an energetic minuet (dance) or a boisterous scherzo (“joke”); and the fourth is a rollicking finale.

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   Jun 7, 2021 · Symphony Form in Music: A History of the Symphony. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 3 min read. For centuries, the symphony has been an iconic musical form played by classical orchestras.

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   What is a symphony? Stephen Johnson gets to grips with one of classical music's essential terms, the symphony.

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    Jun 5, 2024 · The symphony, often seen as the pinnacle of classical music, can seem daunting to newcomers. Its grandiosity, complexity, and length might intimidate those unfamiliar with its form and history. However, with a bit of guidance, anyone can learn to appreciate the beauty and structure of symphonies.