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Copland's melody here (and many of his With the addition of the Horns,
others) are full of open fourths and fifths, Copland solidifies the Bb Major
creating a 'triumphant' sound. tonality of the piece.
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Copland later used this famous melody as the
main theme of the fourth movement of his
Third Symphony.

a tempo with hard sticks

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