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Motif: A musical idea or succession of notes that is characteristic of a composition
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About the Suite Written by Gustav Holst Originally performed in 1918 There was no movement written for Pluto, which had not yet been discovered The traditional order in performance is: Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
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Things to listen for: The types of instruments being played Instrumentation: Tempo: How fast the music is being played Dynamics: How loud or soft the music is The emotions that the music is creating through all the elements listed above Mood:
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Mercury, The Winged Messenger Greek name: Hermes Messenger of the Gods God of travel, messengers, trade, thievery, cunning wiles, language, writing, diplomacy, and athletics. Had a winged hat and sandals, so he could fly
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Venus, the Bringer of Peace Greek name: Aphrodite Goddess of love, lust, beauty, seduction, and pleasure. Mother of Cupid Wife of Vulcan, the smith of the gods
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Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity Greek name: Zeus King of the Gods Wields lighting bolts God of benevolence and generosity Often looks down on Earth with a smile and will come down to flirt with all the ladies Brother of Neptune and Pluto
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Neptune, The Mystic Greek name: Poseidon Lord of the Sea Brother of Jupiter and Pluto Also the God of earthquakes and horses
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Which God do you think the movement was about: Jupiter or Neptune? Why?
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Mars, the Bringer of War Greek name: Ares God of war, bloodlust, violence, manly courage, and civil order. Considered murderous and bloodstained, but also a coward
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Uranus, The Magician Greek name: Uranus One of Titans: God of the sky Parent of Saturn along with Gaia (Mother Earth)
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Which God do you think the movement was about: Mars or Uranus? Why?
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Saturn, The Bringer of Old Age Greek name: Cronos One of the Titans, who ruled before the Gods Father of Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto God of Time (often called Father Time)
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