Musicspeaking topic
Why did the 'Ode to Joy' chorus of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony become a universal symbol of human unity?
— Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 (Op. 125)
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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