Music
Music played an important role in the play "Much Ado About Nothing." It sets the tone or mood of a scene and also emphasizes or help express the characters feelings and emotions. Examples of music in the play are:
As Beatrice read the poem aloud to the persons surrounding her the music was light and slow setting a relaxing mood. As the messenger raced to Leonato the music became more vibrant and energetic foreshadowing something good to come. Upon arriving and delivering his message the music then accelerated becoming very loud, vibrant, lively, and energetic. The soldiers galloping on their horses to this music signified happiness and victory. For people at Messina it also reflected happiness and anticipation. The mood changed as Claudio and Hero caught each others attention. The music suddenly became light, smooth and slow signifying romance. When Borachio over heard Don Pedro's and Claudio's plan, the light, relaxing mood changed into something dark and sinister signifying evil.
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