Which statement is true of Antonin Dvorak's "Slavonic Dances"?

A. Dvorak's "Slavonic Dances" were inspired by a dog chasing its tail.

B. Dvorak's "Slavonic Dances" inspired Beethoven to write his 5 th Symphony.

C. Brahms' success with his "Hungarian Dances" inspired Dvorak to write his "Slavonic Dances."

Why do electronic instruments need to warm-up before use?

Please help me compare and contrast our three pieces for this week, using the elements of music, addressing especially the element of form. The Classical Period is characterized by music that is well-organized into distinct structural forms, such as sonata-allegro form. Composers followed these forms, much like following a recipe. Music was ordered into symmetrical phrases. In recent years, many studies have been done on "The Mozart Effect." It has been shown that students who listen to Mozart's music before taking a test score higher than those who don't. Advocates feel that listening to classical music is advantageous for babies in the womb, and for young children. What do you think about this theory that music can either temporarily or permanently affect intelligence? Why classical music in particular?

Compare and contrast our two pieces for this week using the elements of music from your Piece Analysis Worksheets: Symphonie fantastique, mvt. 5 by Berlioz and La boheme by Puccini. This week I am asking you one specific question about each of our listening pieces. Do you think Berlioz was successful with this example of Program Music in depicting the "Dream of a Witches' Sabbath" as described on p. 213 of your text? What are some elements used by Puccini in this duet from "La boheme" to illustrate the great love and passion between Rodolfo and Mimi?