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Lesson 6: Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14 - 5

by Hector Berlioz

Performer: European Archive

Directions

Study the musical selection for one week.

Over the week:

• Each day, listen to the musical selection.
• Practice reciting the title of the composition and the composer's name.
• Read the synopsis.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Study the review questions.

Synopsis

Pumpkin picking, leaves crunching underfoot, corn mazes, hay rides, and apple cider, the fall is a season for family fun. This week features another spooky selection. Get a flashlight, hide under a blanket, and read some spine-tingling stories while listening to the spooky music. Hector Berlioz wrote the otherworldly 'Symphonie Fantastique' in 1830. The sheet music includes over 90 instruments. The included recording is the fifth movement of 'Symphonie Fantastique' entitled, 'Dream of the Night of the Sabbath.' 'Symphonie Fantastique' is about a gathering of spooky creatures who dance and frolic.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Describe the Music

After listening to the music, describe and discuss what you heard.

Read the list of adjectives below. Select those that describe the music or think up additional adjectives.

• Happy
• Sad
• Quiet
• Loud
• Fast
• Slow
• Scary
• Dreamy
• Magical
• Rhythmic
• Dignified

Activity 2: Act Out the Music

One day this week, as you listen to the music, pretend to be a spooky creature dancing at a party.

Activity 3: Create a Spooky Dancing Picture

• As you listen to the music, draw, color, or paint spooky creatures dancing.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the music?

1 / 3

Answer 1

The title is 'Symphonie Fantastique.'

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Question 2

Who composed the music?

2 / 3

Answer 2

The composer is Hector Berlioz.

2 / 3

Question 3

What is 'Symphonie Fantastique' about?

3 / 3

Answer 3

'Symphonie Fantastique' is about a gathering of spooky creatures.

3 / 3

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1. What is the title of the music? The title is 'Symphonie Fantastique.'
2. Who composed the music? The composer is Hector Berlioz.
3. What is 'Symphonie Fantastique' about? 'Symphonie Fantastique' is about a gathering of spooky creatures.

References

'Symphonie Fantastique.' Wikipedia. Wikipedia.org. n.p.