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Evaluate Berlioz's use of sonority, dynamics and rhythm, metre, tempo in Movement 1 of Symphonie fantastique, with particular reference to their variety and dramatic impact. Relate your discussion to other relevant works. These may include set works, wider listening or other music.

Please try this method spending 10 minutes on each section.

1. Write introduction linking to context.

2. Write paragraph on sonority. Start with the most interesting or a general point on his use of sonority. Then follow with some other details. DO NOT PUT ANY WIDER LISTENING IN YET!

3. Write paragraph on dynamics. Start with the most interesting or a general point on his use of sonority. DO NOT PUT ANY WIDER LISTENING IN YET!

4. Write paragraph on rhythm, metre and tempo. Start with the most interesting or a general point on his use of sonority. DO NOT PUT ANY WIDER LISTENING IN YET!

5. Now read through your paragraphs and referring to your wider listening handout, add in relevant points and discuss them. Repeat this three times.