18 Questions
What movement marked the beginning of the Romantic Period in music?
Romantic
What did the Romantic Period emphasize?
emotion, imagination, and individualism
What were some common themes in art works during the Romantic Period?
fire, love for nature, love, patriotism
What is Absolute Music or Non-program Music?
instrumental music written without program intention
What is the purpose of Incidental Music?
set the mood for scenes and highlight dramatic action during a stage play performance
What is Program Music?
instrumental music associated with a story or poem
What is a symphonic poem?
A one-movement orchestral composition based on literary or pictorial ideas.
Describe the characteristics of the orchestra during the Romantic period.
The orchestra was larger, had more diverse tone colors, and could consist of around 100 musicians.
Explain the musical term 'accelerando.'
It refers to a slight speeding up of the tempo.
What is 'rubato' in the context of Romantic performance?
The slight holding back or pressing forward of tempo to exaggerate music expression.
Discuss the concept of thematic transformation in Romantic music.
It involves altering the character of a melody through changes in dynamics, orchestration, or rhythm.
What is a Romantic art song?
A musical composition for solo voice and piano, where the accompaniment plays an integral role.
What form is characterized by the repetition of the same music in each stanza of a poem?
Strophic
Which term refers to a set of romantic art songs that may be combined in a story line or by connecting musical ideas?
Song Cycle
What term is used for a Romantic Art Song with German content?
Lied
What is the abbreviation for the musical instrument played using a keyboard and widely used in classical and jazz music?
Pianoforte
What technique did Frederic Chopin revolutionize in piano playing?
Legato style with sustaining pedal
What does Rubato refer to in music?
Robbing of time value from one note to another
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