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What is the Musical Magic of Beethoven's Fifth?

Music educator Stephanie Ettelson discussed the universal appeal of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, one of the most well-known pieces of music in the world.  The famous four-note opening has had the power to excite and uplift the human spirit for more than 200 years.  But how do these same four notes survive hundreds of repetitions without becoming tedious?  

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