Classical vs Romantic Era Music Flashcards

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What is the Classical Era?

A type of opera with a large cast

A school that trains musicians

A musical era between 1750-1825 where music was elegant, formal, and restrained (correct)

A musical era between 1825-1900 where music was imaginative and emotional

What is the Romantic Era?

A descriptive song that tells a story

A musical era between 1825-1900 where music was imaginative and emotional (correct)

A type of piano music

A musical era between 1750-1825 where music was elegant, formal, and restrained

What does it mean to be a prodigy?

Very talented at a young age

What is a patron?

A person who pays someone to do something Signup and view all the answers

What is commission in the context of music?

The money earned from a job Signup and view all the answers

What does prolific mean in music?

To write many pieces of music Signup and view all the answers

What is program music?

A descriptive song that tells a story Signup and view all the answers

What is nationalism in music?

Someone showing pride towards a country Signup and view all the answers

What is a conservatory?

A school that trains musicians Signup and view all the answers

What does impressionism refer to in music?

The creation of emotion, an image, or a feeling Signup and view all the answers

What is grand opera?

A kind of opera using an enormous cast and a large orchestra Signup and view all the answers

What is an overture?

Prepares the audience for the rest of the opera Signup and view all the answers

What is a symphony?

An extended work in several movements for an orchestra Signup and view all the answers

What is a concerto?

A sonata for a solo instrument, accompanied by an orchestra Signup and view all the answers

What is a libretto?

The book of the opera (words) Signup and view all the answers

and were composers during the classical era.

Mozart and Beethoven Signup and view all the answers

_ and ___ were composers during the romantic era.

Debussy and Beethoven Signup and view all the answers

The classical era had ,_, and _________ music.

Restrained, formal, elegant Signup and view all the answers

The symphony got ________ during the classical era.

Bigger Signup and view all the answers

They had ____ and _ during the classical era.

Concertos, sonatas Signup and view all the answers

The __________ section was the most important during the classical era.

String Signup and view all the answers

_________ were people who were rich.

Aristocrats Signup and view all the answers

The music during the romantic era had an and _ appeal.

Emotion, imaginative Signup and view all the answers

During the romantic era there was lots of _________.

Nationalism Signup and view all the answers

During the romantic era there were , , and .

Music dramas, conservatories, program music Signup and view all the answers

The music during the romantic era attempted to tell a ____ or _ a musical _______.

Story, paint, picture Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Musical Eras

Classical Era: 1750-1825; characterized by elegance, formality, and restraint in musical composition.
Romantic Era: 1825-1900; known for imaginative and emotional music, expressing deep feelings and narratives.

Key Terms and Definitions

Prodigy: An individual showcasing exceptional musical talent at a young age.
Patron: A person who financially supports musicians or artists.
Commission: Earnings received from completing a musical job.
Prolific: A composer who produces a large volume of musical pieces.
Program Music: A genre of music designed to convey a story or depict imagery.
Nationalism: The expression of pride and identity related to one’s country through music.
Conservatory: An educational institution specializing in training musicians and teaching music.
Impressionism: A musical approach focused on creating emotions or evoking specific imagery through sound.

Musical Forms and Components

Grand Opera (Music Drama): A type of opera featuring large casts and orchestras; emphasizes grand storytelling through music.
Overture: An introduction or prelude to an opera, setting the stage for the primary performance.
Symphony: A multi-movement work for orchestras, generally more extensive and complex than previous forms.
Concerto: A composition for a solo instrument paired with orchestral accompaniment, showcasing the soloist's skill.
Libretto: The text or lyrics of an opera that narrate the story.

Composers and Contributions

Classical Era Composers: Notable figures include Mozart and Beethoven, who shaped the era’s music style.
Romantic Era Composers: Key composers like Debussy and Beethoven contributed to the evolution of music in this period.

Musical Developments in Eras

Classical Music Features: Music was marked by restraint, formality, and elegance; symphonies grew larger in scale; emphasis on string sections.
Musical Forms in Classical Era: Featured concertos and sonatas, highlighting the intricacies of each instrument.
Romantic Music Characteristics: Featured emotional depth and imaginative elements, often infused with nationalism to express cultural pride.
Indicative Elements in Romantic Era: Inclusions of music dramas, the rise of conservatories for musical education, and extensive use of program music to tell stories or create visual imagery.

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Explore the key differences between the Classical and Romantic music eras through engaging flashcards. Learn important terms such as 'prodigy' and 'patron' that shaped these influential periods in music history.