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"Morning Mood" from Peer Gynt -Edvard Grieg
Morning mood by Norwegian composer, Edvard Grieg is a movement from incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's play, Peer Gynt. Originally written to be a prelude for the fourth act, the scene describes an early morning scene.
Listen to the piece by tapping on the purple link above. Pay attention to which instruments have the melody. What kind of moods or emotions do you think the composer is trying to convey? Be able to describe how the music communicates those moods and emotions. Is it loud or soft? How is the tempo: Fast or slow? How does it change? Is the harmony dissonant or consonant? Share your appreciation by filling out this form.
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