Module 4 Discussion
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In a post below, respond to the following prompt.
After you post your initial response, you will be able to see other classmates' responses. Then, you must respond to at least # of your classmates' posts. You may respond to more than # classmates' posts to engage with your classmates.
Your first post is due by [day of week] at [time] Central Time (CT). Your response(s) to classmates is(are) due by [day of week] by [time] CT.
Your response should be at least [length requirement in words (display word count in settings if desired), sentences, or paragraphs] long. This also applies to responses to other students' posts. A simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously according to netiquette rules. Use good English grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentences.
While the posts will mostly be judged by their thoughtfulness and completeness, I reserve the right to take off points for excessive grammatical errors, especially if they interfere with the clarity of the post.
This discussion assesses course objective no. 4: "Analyze the stylistic features of diverse musical styles" and module learning objective: "Discuss sonata form symphonic movements by Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven."
Prompt
Choose one of the sonata form movements that we examined in depth in the lesson embedded below and describe your experience listening to the music.
Questions:
Consider the following as you watch and listen: What aspects of Classical Period style did you observe when listening? Which aspects of the music were entertaining? Which aspects were dramatic? How did understanding the FORM of the movement help you follow along with the music? What do you think this piece of instrumental music is about?
Haydn, Symphony no. 99, 1st movement (listen from beginning until 9:03)
Mozart, Symphony no. 40, 1st movement (listen from beginning until 7:32)
Beethoven, Symphony no. 5, 1st movement)