how many movements in a symphony
A rhythm is very identifiable, even if the composer changes all the notes and the harmonies. Because of this, Beethoven use the rhythm of the Fate motif loads of times all throughout the 5th symphony, to tie it together. The Fifth symphony, like all symphonies at the time, is in four movements... 1  1st Movement, Sonata. 2  The powerful first movement opens with the Fate motif, which runs through it in one way or another throughout.