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Which characteristic of Romantic music is described as becoming 'inconsistent, complex, and flexible'?
Which characteristic of Romantic music is described as becoming 'inconsistent, complex, and flexible'?
Which Romantic composer is known for producing a 'powerful sound' by using large ensembles?
Which Romantic composer is known for producing a 'powerful sound' by using large ensembles?
How did the use of dynamics change in Romantic music?
How did the use of dynamics change in Romantic music?
Which Romantic composer is described as the 'Playwright of the Piano'?
Which Romantic composer is described as the 'Playwright of the Piano'?
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What is stated about the use of timbre and instrumentation in Romantic music?
What is stated about the use of timbre and instrumentation in Romantic music?
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Which characteristic of melody is mentioned for Romantic compositions?
Which characteristic of melody is mentioned for Romantic compositions?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Neoclassical art?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Neoclassical art?
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Which artist is known for the painting 'Oath of the Horati'?
Which artist is known for the painting 'Oath of the Horati'?
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What is the basis of all locomotor movements?
What is the basis of all locomotor movements?
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Which of the following is an example of a non-locomotor movement?
Which of the following is an example of a non-locomotor movement?
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What is the opposite of flexion?
What is the opposite of flexion?
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Which Romantic artist's techniques were adopted by Impressionist artists?
Which Romantic artist's techniques were adopted by Impressionist artists?
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Study Notes
Music: Romantic Era
- The Romantic era was characterized by virtuosity and expression, with composers drawn to themes of nature, the supernatural, and the sublime.
- Characteristics of Romantic music include:
- Rhythm: Inconsistent, complex, and flexible
- Melody: Chromatic and emotional
- Dynamics: Emphasis on crescendo and diminuendo
- Timbre: Incorporation of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments
- Texture: Polyphony and homophony used in many Romantic works
Famous Romantic Composers
- Frederic Chopin: Known as the "Playwright of the Piano," characterized by beautiful tone, rhythmic flexibility, and elegance
- Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky: Composed ballet and nationalistic works
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Characterized by simplicity, uniqueness, and elegance
- Hector Berlioz: Known for producing powerful sound with large ensembles
- Niccolò Paganini: Famous violin virtuoso, inspired composers like Franz Liszt and Frederic Chopin
Art: Neoclassical and Romantic
Neoclassical Characteristics
- Portrayal of Roman history
- Formal composition
- Use of diagonals to show peak emotion
- Local color and overall lighting
- Classic geo-structure
Neoclassical Artists
- Jacques Louis David: Focused on history, famous work includes "Oath of the Horati"
- Robert Adam: Palladian-style architect, designed the White House and the United States Capitol
Romantic Art Characteristics
- Emotional extremes
- Celebration of nature as uncontrollable
- Dramatic compositions
- Heightened sensations (life and death moments)
Romantic Artists
- Antoine Louis-Barye: Animal sculptor during the Romantic period
- Eugène Delacroix: Most influential Romantic painter, techniques adopted by Impressionist artists
Physical Education: Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Movements
Locomotor Movements
- Allow movement from one point in space to another
- Examples: Step, Walk, Run, Jump
- Step: Basis of all locomotor movements, prepares for movement in any direction
- Walk: Series of steps executed by both feet alternately in any direction
- Run: Series of walks executed quickly in any direction, with one foot on the ground
- Jump: Both feet lose contact with the ground, with varying takeoff and landing options
Non-Locomotor Movements
- Performed in one point in space, without transferring to another point
- Examples: Flexion, Extension, Contraction, Release, Collapse, Recover
- Flexion: Decreasing the angle of a joint, also known as bending
- Extension: Increasing the angle of a joint, also known as stretching
- Contraction: Muscle movement that shortens and narrows
- Release: Opposite of contraction, letting go of energy
- Collapse: Deliberately dropping exertion of energy into a body segment
- Recover: Opposite of collapse, regaining control of energy
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Test your knowledge on the characteristics of Romantic music from the Romantic era, where composers focused on virtuosity, expression, and themes like nature and the supernatural. Explore topics such as rhythm, melody, dynamics, and timbre.
