Listen for the strong beats (the first of each group of three) and jump or clap on each strong beat. The string orchestra starts with a rhythmic pattern in 3-beat groups.
Ok, back to the 3rd movement of “Autumn”.
When a multi-movement piece is played at a concert, the audience is generally expected NOT to applaud between movements! A typical pattern you might see looks like this: the first movement is upbeat, the second movement is slow, and the third movement is fast again (this is true for each of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons). The movements complement one another, often sharing musical material. One entire “piece” might consist of three or four separate pieces. (If you are an old pro, you can skip this!)Ĭlassical Music 101: What’s a “Movement”?Ĭlassical pieces (we usually call them “pieces” rather than “songs” since a song suggests that someone is singing) are often written in sets. Now we’d like to share a bit about the 3rd movement and how you can listen.īut ’s time for a “Classical Music 101” tidbit - for anyone who is new to this wonderful world of classical music, with all its terminology. If you have, you might have already listened to Vivaldi’s “Autumn” from the 4 Seasons with us! In that list, we shared some ideas for listening to the first 2 movements. Have you picked up our Fall Freebie yet? (5 Fall-themed Classical Pieces to listen to with your child and how to listen).
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