Can you recommend some instrumental pieces that tell a story?

One characteristic is the use of motifs. For example, in 'Peter and the Wolf' by Prokofiev, each character has a distinct musical motif. The flute represents the bird, and its light and fluttery melody tells the story of the bird's movements and actions. This helps the listener to follow the story easily.

Yes, it can. Instrumental music has the power to evoke emotions and paint mental images, which in a way tells a story without words.

One is 'The Nutcracker'. It tells the story of a young girl's magical adventure on Christmas Eve with the Nutcracker coming to life. Another is 'Swan Lake', which revolves around the love story of Prince Siegfried and Odette, a princess who has been turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer.

Richard Strauss' 'Also sprach Zarathustra' can be considered as well. The music seems to tell a grand, philosophical story. The famous opening fanfare is very recognizable. It's like it's taking the listener on a journey through different moods and ideas, which can be seen as a kind of story - a story of the human condition perhaps.

Richard Wagner's operas are also full of stories. For instance, 'The Ring Cycle' is a complex and epic story told through music. It has multiple operas within the cycle, and the music is used to convey the drama, the relationships between characters, and the overall plot which is based on Norse mythology.

Sure. 'Peter and the Wolf' is perfect for beginners. It's not only easy to listen to but also has a clear story. The narrator tells the story while the orchestra plays the different characters' parts, which helps beginners to easily distinguish the musical elements related to each character.

An 'instrumental love story' could be a love story where music or some other form of art or tool (instrument in a broad sense) plays a significant role. For example, two musicians might fall in love while playing music together, and the music they create becomes an integral part of their relationship.

There might not be a well - known genre of 'leave the pieces novel' as such. But some post - modern novels like 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' by John Fowles could be considered in a way. Fowles plays with the narrative structure and leaves some elements open - ended, like different possible endings, which is like leaving pieces for the reader to consider. Another one could be 'House of Leaves' which has a very fragmented and complex narrative that makes the reader work to put together the 'pieces' of the story.

I'm not sure exactly which 26 pieces you're referring to. However, in general, Sherlock fanfiction can range from mystery - solving adventures that Sherlock embarks on alone, to his interactions with other characters like Mycroft. Some fanfictions might also give a different backstory to Sherlock, making him more human and relatable.

One is 'Peter and the Wolf' by Sergei Prokofiev. It uses different instruments to represent various characters like the flute for the bird, the oboe for the duck, etc., vividly telling the story of Peter's adventure in the forest.