Symphony No. 5

Symphony No. 5 is a song by Ludwig van Beethoven. It is made between 1804-1808. It was premiered on 22 December 1808 in Vienna. It has 4 movements: Allegro con Brio, Andante con moto, Scherzo: Allegro, and Allegro – Presto.

Movements

First Movement: Allegro con Brio

Allegro con Brio is famous for its “DA-DA-DA-DUM” motif, for knocking on the door. Its mood is urgent, dramatic, and intense. The famous motif is heard repeatedly. It is written in C minor.

Second Movement: Andante con moto

This movement is slower and more peaceful than the first. It is written in A♭ major and has a theme with variations. The music feels calm and noble, with gentle rhythms and soft melodies. Sometimes the music becomes stronger, showing contrast and emotion.

Third Movement: Scherzo: Allegro

The third movement is mysterious and exciting. It starts with a quiet theme played by the cellos and double basses. Then it becomes louder and more energetic. This movement has a special rhythm and uses a lot of orchestral color. It leads directly into the fourth movement without stopping.

Fourth Movement: Allegro

The final movement is joyful and triumphant. It is written in C major, which sounds bright and happy. Beethoven adds trombones, piccolo, and contrabassoon to make the music more powerful. The movement ends the symphony with a feeling of victory and celebration.

In Fictional Media

In Fantasia 2000

Main article: Fantasia 2000
In Fantasia 2000, Symphony No. 5 is featured in the first part of the show. It is shortened to 2 minutes and 30 seconds to benefit from Disney's standards. It comes from parts from the start of the song and parts from the end of the song. It features butterflies and dark and light animations. It uses the first movement called Allegro con brio. Some videos on YouTube use 1.05x pitch on the Fantasia 2000 one because people have to avoid copyright issues.

In Colors 358

In Colors 358, Symphony No. 5 is featured on “Billy puts a banned word in his essay” with bad language overtaking it. The video is rated for ages 13+ because of grounding effects and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. It uses the first movement called Allegro con brio.

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