Elements of Music Review (01:45)

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Devoting full attention to listening is difficult. Maestro George Marriner Maull lists concepts covered in previous episodes, including rhythm, melody, texture, harmony, dynamics, timbre and form. He asks viewers to apply what they've learned to a longer piece of music.

"String Quartet Op. 18, No. 3" (06:02)

The Amphion String Quartet performs the fourth movement of Beethoven's work.

Sonata Form (03:59)

Maestro Maull explains Beethoven's use of the A-B-A form in the "String Quartet Op. 18, No. 3." Amphion String Quartet members demonstrate the first and second themes.

Sonata Form Sections (03:57)

Maestro Maull asks members of the Amphion String Quartet to demonstrate the first theme, transition, second theme, and closing sections of Beethoven's "String Quartet Op. 18, No. 3."

Interpreting Beethoven (02:32)

Maestro Maull discusses the composer's musical sense of humor in the "String Quartet Op. 18, No. 3." Members of the Amphion String Quartet demonstrate his use of syncopation in the first theme and sudden direction change in the second theme.

Exposition (05:09)

Amphion String Quartet members play the "A" section of the fourth movement of Beethoven's "String Quartet Op. 18, No. 3" with visual aids indicating the first theme, transition, second theme, and closing sections. Maestro Maull explains the development section, to be continued in the next episode.

Credits: Leave it to Beethoven: Episode 7—Fall in Love with Music (01:29)

Credits: Leave it to Beethoven: Episode 7—Fall in Love with Music