In the streets and canals of Venice, Gabriella can hear nothing but sweet music. The drying laundry goes
slap-slap,
the church bells go
ting-aling-ling,
and the lire go jing-aling-ling. Soon, Gabriella is humming her way through town — and everyone hears her song! Some find it sad, others smile when they hear it — but none can forget the beautiful melody. Before long, a certain struggling composer is inspired by Gabriella's song — and a beautiful symphony is born.