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Ravel's Bolero is an orchestral masterpiece known for its hypnotic repetition and gradual crescendo. Originally composed as a ballet, it features a single melody repeated 18 times over a constant snare drum rhythm, with instrumentation gradually expanding from pianissimo to fortissimo. Despite Ravel's own surprise at its popularity, it became one of the most performed musical works of the 20th century.