Question

Which of the following works helped to redefine the symphony as a genre?

A. Beethoven's Sixth Symphony
B. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
C. Symphonie Fantastique
D. Beethoven's Ninth Symphony


Im thinking its B, right?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choral_symphony

Read carefully. Use Ctrl + F to search for specific words, such as <b>Beethoven</b>

Answer 2

Oh so its C!

Answer 3

"In 1824, Beethoven's Ninth redefined the symphony by introducing text and voice into a previously instrumental genre, thus igniting a debate on the future of the symphony itself."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choral_symphony#History

Answer 4

if this is for Penn Foster exam the answer is not Beehtoven's Ninth.

Answer 5

just took it, it is the fifth!