1.Vivaldis Spring includes several elements of sound created by violin concertos.

In Spring (1 of 5: Track 8), the violins are in a monophonic texture. The sound is seemingly allegro in this first part. The melody is upbeat and pleasant, and with a moderato tempo, which gives the illustration of going on a walk on a glorious spring day. During Spring (2 of 5: Track 9), the violins are now in a polyphonic texture, and a much more of an allegro tempo, which could indicate the morning has begun and all the plants and animals are now under full activity. The several layers of music and increased tempo accounts for the several activities of the day. The music is now also in a crescendo, which builds to the added busyness of the day. In (3 of 5: Track 10), the texture continues to be polyphonic, but the tempo lessens to a lento pace, and the music begins in a decrescendo before returning to a crescendo. This could indicate the day is passing on and activity lessons once again throughout the day before returning to an increase in activity. I envision the plants and animals that were once active in the morning, are now leaving before a storm can arrive. Spring (3 of 5) utilizes a staccato to give the message of this uneasiness. The melody in Spring (4 of 5: Track 11) is much more widely separated than the other parts, and is much more evidently in a polyphonic texture. The tempo increases as the violins contrast sharply and vary widely in shorter melodic intervals. The track is in a staccato, which also adds to the tension felt. I envision an overnight rain storm during this scene, as the violins intertwine, so do the rain droplets from the sky. As the tempo and dynamics increase, the feeling of a violent storm taking place is now overwhelming. The key in this section switches to minor and makes the darkness of the storm truly take effect. The final section, Spring (5 of 5: Track 12), begins

in a staccato, first in a monophonic texture, then quickly to a polyphonic texture. The melody then returns to legato and at the same dynamic the sound began in. This may indicate the

peacefulness and return to normality after the storm. The song ends in a peaceful decrescendo, back in major key to provide a happy ending. 2. I believe Spring has come, and the birds greet it with happy songs, belongs to track 8 of the sonnet. During this track, the melodies are legato, with long melodies and short melodic intervals. The key is in major, which makes it very upbeat and happy, as the birds are greeting one another. The texture is monophonic to suggest the birds and weather are in harmony. 3. I believe track 10 demonstrates the text: the streams run softly murmuring to the breathing of the gentle breezes. During this track, the violins are in a polyphonic texture which could indicate a change in the weather. The tempo begins to increase to near allegro near the end and the melody begins to switch to shorter melodies creating a bit of tension. A trill is used near the end of this track to further build the anticipation for the upcoming storm. The pitch also decreases, almost as if a metaphor for the calm before the storm. 4. I believe track 11 illustrates the text: Then the sky being cloaked in black, thunder and lightning come and have their say. The tempo truly increases here to an allegro. The violins begin to play in a polyphonic texture. The harmony is now in a complete dissonance to further add to the tension. To convey a violent storm, this track is also in a trill. This creates true suspense and uneasiness. Darkness is now felt, as the key is now in minor. The constant switching of dynamic and tempo creates the illusion of a thunderstorm taking place. The thunder and lightning are portrayed by switching to a staccato, with much shorter melodic intervals. This quickness of the melody and shortness of the intervals gives the impression of electricity.