Autumn 2

The transcript explores the unique and dreamlike qualities of Vivaldi's music, particularly in the '4 Seasons'. It highlights the surreal and psychological aspects of his harmonic language, which evokes a sense of drunken dreams. Vivaldi's music transcends literal interpretation, creating a mood and space that words cannot capture, showcasing his imaginative expression.

What is the nature of the dreams described in Vivaldi's Four Seasons?

• Realistic and clear

• Simple and ordinary

• Odd and supernatural

• Literal and straightforward

How does the harmonic language in Vivaldi's work contribute to its uniqueness?

• It is very traditional and predictable

• It is simple and repetitive

• It is loud and aggressive

• It is strange and off-kilter

What is the most psychological part of Vivaldi's Four Seasons?

• The use of traditional instruments

• The dreamlike and odd experiences

• The literal interpretation of the seasons

• The depiction of nature

What does Vivaldi allow his musical imagination to do in the Four Seasons?

• Follow strict rules

• Focus on literal interpretations

• Stay grounded in reality

• Take flight and create a mood

How does Vivaldi's music remind us of being drunkenly asleep?

• By using loud and chaotic sounds

• By creating a familiar and literal mood

• By evoking a dreamlike and odd state

• By focusing on clear and logical themes