Antonio Vivaldi composed The Four Seasons as four violin concertos representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter. They were published in 1725 within Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione, a larger collection of concertos. Each work was associated with a descriptive sonnet, helping connect the music's gestures to weather, animals, and seasonal scenes. The set became one of the best-known works of Baroque music. Short excerpts remain common in online edits because the expressive strings can establish sophistication, urgency, or scenic atmosphere within seconds.