Topmusicanswers
- What is the first movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony?
- What makes Beethoven's 9th symphony special?
- What is the central theme of Beethoven's 9th symphony?
- Is symphony No 9 homophonic?
What is the first movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony?
The symphony was the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony. The words are sung during the final (4th) movement of the symphony by four vocal soloists and a chorus.
...
Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven)
| Symphony No. 9 | |
|---|---|
| Movements | Four |
| Scoring | Orchestra with SATB chorus and soloists |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 7 May 1824 |
What makes Beethoven's 9th symphony special?
It is the first symphony to incorporate vocal soloists and chorus into what, until then, had been a purely instrumental genre. Words are sung in the final movement by four vocal soloists and a chorus.
What is the central theme of Beethoven's 9th symphony?
For his Ninth and final symphony, Beethoven wove the themes of the Enlightenment into his work. He finally saw a chance to use Friedrich Schiller's "Ode to Joy" -- Beethoven had long wanted to set the poem to music for its themes of freedom and brotherhood.
Is symphony No 9 homophonic?
FIRST THEME: More and more instruments join in as the music rises and the polyphony coalesces into a dramatic, loud, homophonic theme with a strong rhythmic drive. SECOND THEME: Brief transition in winds is followed by an energetic dance tune in F major.
