You will hear an excerpt from the final movement of Antonín…

Yоu will heаr аn excerpt frоm the finаl mоvement of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” (1893). As you listen, think about what you hear and what it makes you feel or imagine. Then, in 4–6 sentences, respond to the following: Describe the musical features you notice—consider rhythm, tempo, dynamics, texture, or instrumentation. Identify one or more features that reflect Romantic musical conventions (emotion, drama, individuality, nature, etc.). Explain the tone or mood of the piece. What scene or image does it make you think of? How does that reflect the Romantic interest in imagination and emotional storytelling?  Tip: There are no wrong answers for what you visualize, just explain your reasoning based on what you hear.