In Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, what do the cannons and brass band represent?

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• a storm
a military victory
• a lost battle
a social club

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In Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, the cannons and brass band represent a military victory. The piece commemorates Russia's defense against Napoleon's invasion in 1812, and the cannon fire symbolizes the battle and ultimately the triumph over the French forces.