What genre is "The Planets" by Holst?
Opera
Symphony
Orchestral Suite
Solo Piano
Answer
Orchestral Suite is the genre of "The Planets" by Holst. It is a large-scale musical composition for orchestra that consists of several movements, each of which is based on a different planet in our solar system. The movements are connected by a common theme or idea, and they often feature descriptive or programmatic elements that evoke the character or atmosphere of the planet they represent.
Exploring the Cosmos Through Music: The Gustav Holst Challenge
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