symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is one of his most famous orchestral works, known for its distinctive opening motif of four notes that has become iconic in Western music. The symphony is considered a masterpiece of classical composition and remains one of the most performed and recognizable symphonies in the world.
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The Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 (occasionally known as the Fate Symphony, German: Schicksalssinfonie), is a symphony composed by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known of all symphonies and one of the most frequently played. First performed in Vienna in 1808, the work achieved its strong critical reputation not long afterward; E. T. A. Hoffmann described it as "one of the most important works of the time".
The 5th Symphony has 4 movements. It begins with a distinctive 4-note "short-short-short-long" motif, often characterized as "fate knocking at the door", the Schicksals-Motiv (fate motif). Sometimes this motif is remembered as "da-da-da-dum" or "da da da DUM".
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