The composer of this symphony initially marked its finale "Allegro Guerriero," or "fast and warlike," before changing it to "Allegro Vivacissimo."  
The composer of this symphony initially marked its finale "Allegro Guerriero," or "fast and warlike," before changing it to "Allegro Vivacissimo."  The pizzicato chord transitions that end both the first and second movements reflect the composer's desire that all four movements be played continuously without pause.  Pizzicato also fills the background in the opening of its slow third movement, an A major Adagio.  Dedicated to Queen Victoria, this piece has its memorable second movement scherzo, "Vivace non Troppo," introduced by a bouncy clarinet melody that uses a "snap" rhythm associated with the titular culture.  Spawned from the same journey that led to the overture, "Fingal's Cave," this is, FTP, what symphony that was inspired by Felix Mendelssohn's visit to some ruins in Edinburgh?
The composer of this symphony initially marked its finale "Allegro Guerriero," or "fast and warlike," before changing it to "Allegro Vivacissimo."  
Scottish Symphony [or Scotch Symphony; or Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3; "Mendelssohn" not required after he is named]