An example of a composer conveying tension and release would be Stravinsky, The Firebird. In this selection the dynamic and pitch is what created the tension and release. The piece starts pianissimo with the French horn then goes on to a string instrument such as a violin and that allows the melody to become crescendo. The release comes when the brass chord pitch goes from loud to soft and back to loud. The ways a composer can create tension and release is unlimited to a creative mind. Some of the ways are by using tempo which determine the mood of the performance. There is also the melody you sense, dynamics that you hear and the rhythm you feel to create tension and release. A composer is able to manipulate the piece starting with