Classical Kids Corner: Episode 23 - How do you make notes stand out?

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Sometimes there is a sudden, loud sound in music called an accent. It's a sound that pops out at you. Tune in to the latest episode of Classical Kids Corner to hear some examples of accents in music.

Episode 23 playlist

Franz Joseph Haydn: Surprise Symphony - 2nd movement — Have you ever yelled "surprise" to someone on their birthday? Accents are kind of like that.

LISTEN — Franz Joseph Haydn: Surprise Symphony - Second movement

Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 - Opening movement — How many strong, accented notes can you count in this piece?

LISTEN — Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 - Opening movement

Claude Debussy: The Sea — Can you hear accents coming from any percussion instruments in this piece?

LISTEN — Claude Debussy: The Sea

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