One composition of this type in E minor consists of three short movements opening with an Allegro piacevole, and was dedicated to the philosopher W.H. Winfield. Another of these compositions opens with a first-movement "piece in the form of a sonatina" and was written a style based on the composer's idol, Mozart. Another composition of this type is a setting of the speech "How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank" from The Merchant of Venice. Benjamin Britten composed one for tenor, horn, and strings, while Vaughan Williams composed one "to Music." Dvorak and Tchaikovsky wrote ones for string orchestra in E major and C major, respectively, the latter of which closes with a "Tema Russo." They are often performed in someone's honor at night or outdoors. For 10 points, identify this typi
One composition of this type in E minor consists of three short movements opening with an Allegro piacevole, and was dedicated to the philosopher W.H. Winfield. Another of these compositions opens with a first-movement "piece in the form of a sonatina" and was written a style based on the composer's idol, Mozart. Another composition of this type is a setting of the speech "How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank" from The Merchant of Venice. Benjamin Britten composed one for tenor, horn, and strings, while Vaughan Williams composed one "to Music." Dvorak and Tchaikovsky wrote ones for string orchestra in E major and C major, respectively, the latter of which closes with a "Tema Russo." They are often performed in someone's honor at night or outdoors. For 10 points, identify this typically calm musical form exemplified by Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.
One composition of this type in E minor consists of three short movements opening with an Allegro piacevole, and was dedicated to the philosopher W.H. Winfield.
serenade [accept serenade for strings before 'speech']