Music apreciation

Question

How do I interpet the Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky. meaning the musical elementsof the song.

Answer 1

Hey there Earl! I'm thinking that by asking about "interpreting the musical elements," you were being asked to listen for big picture ideas: melody, form (the larger structure of the composition), and probably the primary key and general harmonies the work explores. Since this is a programmatic work (a composition where the music invites visual connotations and/or conveys a story), it's practical to relate the melody, harmonies, and form to the drama felt in this music. Hope this helps!