Is there a specific term for the orchestral bursts in The Firebird?

1. What is the musical element of Firebird?
2. How many movements are in The Firebird Suite?
3. What are Petrushka and The Firebird?
4. What is the harmony of The Firebird?

What is the musical element of Firebird?

Key compositional portions include the Infernal Dance, and the Berceuse (or Lullaby). In The Firebird, Stravinsky created musical themes for each character. Themes for the human characters are based on the familiar diatonic scale, a seven-tone scale that produces pleasing melodies and harmonies.

How many movements are in The Firebird Suite?

The Firebird is an orchestral suite in five movements using musical material from the original 1910 ballet score.

What are Petrushka and The Firebird?

It is the Slavic equivalent of the Phoenix, a bird with magical powers. The ballet music was composed by Igor Stravinsky in 1909-1910 following a commission by Serge de Diaghilev. It was created by the Ballets Russes with choreography by Michel Fokine.

What is the harmony of The Firebird?

The firebird's music employs harmonies similar to those of the dark opening music, but faster and orchestrated in brilliant, flaming colors. She is after all, like Kashchey, a supernatural being. The firebird is pursued by Prince Ivan, who catches her.