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The composer who developed the symphonic poem was ______.
The composer who developed the symphonic poem was ______.
Franz Liszt
An art song is a musical composition for?
An art song is a musical composition for?
solo voice and piano
Some of Puccini's operas feature exoticism, as in his use of melodic and rhythmic elements derived from Japanese and Chinese music in his operas.
Some of Puccini's operas feature exoticism, as in his use of melodic and rhythmic elements derived from Japanese and Chinese music in his operas.
Madame Butterfly and Turandot
Schubert was born in?
Schubert was born in?
Nonprogram music is also known as _____________ music.
Nonprogram music is also known as _____________ music.
The German composers of art songs favored, among others, the lyric poetry of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and ______.
The German composers of art songs favored, among others, the lyric poetry of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and ______.
What did the rise of the urban middle class lead to? (Select all that apply)
What did the rise of the urban middle class lead to? (Select all that apply)
How did composers express musical nationalism in their music? (Select all that apply)
How did composers express musical nationalism in their music? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following composers is not associated with the Romantic period?
Which of the following composers is not associated with the Romantic period?
The citizen's sense of national identity and patriotic feelings were intensified by: (Select all that apply)
The citizen's sense of national identity and patriotic feelings were intensified by: (Select all that apply)
A very important musical part of every middle-class home during the Romantic period was the?
A very important musical part of every middle-class home during the Romantic period was the?
Chopin expressed his love of Poland by composing polonaises and?
Chopin expressed his love of Poland by composing polonaises and?
Until the age of thirty-six, Franz Liszt toured Europe as a virtuoso?
Until the age of thirty-six, Franz Liszt toured Europe as a virtuoso?
The piano's relentless rhythm in Erlking unifies the episodes of the song and suggests the ____.
The piano's relentless rhythm in Erlking unifies the episodes of the song and suggests the ____.
The founder of Czech national music was?
The founder of Czech national music was?
Schubert's songs number more than?
Schubert's songs number more than?
The word ____ is commonly used for a romantic art song with a German text.
The word ____ is commonly used for a romantic art song with a German text.
The composer whose career was a model for many Romantic composers was ___
The composer whose career was a model for many Romantic composers was ___
Wagner's preeminence was such that an opera house of his own design was built in _________________, solely for performances of his music dramas.
Wagner's preeminence was such that an opera house of his own design was built in _________________, solely for performances of his music dramas.
Liszt's piano works are characterized by: (Select all that apply)
Liszt's piano works are characterized by: (Select all that apply)
Liszt typified the Romantic movement because he: (Select all that apply)
Liszt typified the Romantic movement because he: (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is not a characteristic aspect of Romanticism in literature and painting?
Which of the following is not a characteristic aspect of Romanticism in literature and painting?
Instrumental music associated with a story, poem, idea, or scene, popular during the Romantic period, is called?
Instrumental music associated with a story, poem, idea, or scene, popular during the Romantic period, is called?
Of all the inspirations for Romantic art, none was more important than ___
Of all the inspirations for Romantic art, none was more important than ___
A short musical idea associated with a person, object, or thought, used by Richard Wagner in his operas, is called?
A short musical idea associated with a person, object, or thought, used by Richard Wagner in his operas, is called?
A ______ is a one-movement orchestral composition based on some extent on a literary or pictorial idea.
A ______ is a one-movement orchestral composition based on some extent on a literary or pictorial idea.
The librettos to the King of Nibelung were written by ______.
The librettos to the King of Nibelung were written by ______.
Romanticism, as a stylistic period in Western music, encompassed the years?
Romanticism, as a stylistic period in Western music, encompassed the years?
What is program music?
What is program music?
A Romantic composer who earned his living as a touring virtuoso was?
A Romantic composer who earned his living as a touring virtuoso was?
A ____ is an instrumental composition in several movements based to some extent on a literary or pictorial idea.
A ____ is an instrumental composition in several movements based to some extent on a literary or pictorial idea.
The composer who had an overwhelming influence on the young Wagner was ______.
The composer who had an overwhelming influence on the young Wagner was ______.
The orchestra in the Romantic period?
The orchestra in the Romantic period?
The strongest impact of musical nationalism was felt in: (Select all that apply)
The strongest impact of musical nationalism was felt in: (Select all that apply)
The Erlking, in Schubert's song of that name, is a romantic personification of?
The Erlking, in Schubert's song of that name, is a romantic personification of?
During his teens and twenties, Franz Liszt lived in?
During his teens and twenties, Franz Liszt lived in?
Which of the following statements is false?
Which of the following statements is false?
Which of the following statements are not true of the piano in the early Romantic period?
Which of the following statements are not true of the piano in the early Romantic period?
Liszt created the ______________, a one-movement orchestral composition based to some extent on a literary or pictorial idea.
Liszt created the ______________, a one-movement orchestral composition based to some extent on a literary or pictorial idea.
A slight holding back or pressing forward of tempo in music is known as?
A slight holding back or pressing forward of tempo in music is known as?
The deliberate intent to draw creative inspection from the composer's own homeland is known as?
The deliberate intent to draw creative inspection from the composer's own homeland is known as?
Even though Smetana was deaf at the time, he composed a musical work depicting Bohemia's main river as it flows through the countryside. The name of the river, and the musical composition, is the?
Even though Smetana was deaf at the time, he composed a musical work depicting Bohemia's main river as it flows through the countryside. The name of the river, and the musical composition, is the?
Giuseppe Verdi mainly composed his operas?
Giuseppe Verdi mainly composed his operas?
The fourth movement of Berlioz's Fantastic Symphony depicts a ____.
The fourth movement of Berlioz's Fantastic Symphony depicts a ____.
The contrasting episodes of Berlioz's Fantastic Symphony are unified by the recurrence of a theme known as the ___?
The contrasting episodes of Berlioz's Fantastic Symphony are unified by the recurrence of a theme known as the ___?
The Fantastic Symphony reflects Berlioz's?
The Fantastic Symphony reflects Berlioz's?
Siegmund, in Wagner's opera Die Walküre, is: (Select all that apply)
Siegmund, in Wagner's opera Die Walküre, is: (Select all that apply)
Most of Chopin's pieces?
Most of Chopin's pieces?
A slow, lyrical, intimate composition for piano, associated with evening and nighttime, is the?
A slow, lyrical, intimate composition for piano, associated with evening and nighttime, is the?
While Wagner's Ring cycle features fantastical elements such as gods, giants, and magic, the opera is really about?
While Wagner's Ring cycle features fantastical elements such as gods, giants, and magic, the opera is really about?
A study piece, designed to help a performer master specific technical difficulties, is known as?
A study piece, designed to help a performer master specific technical difficulties, is known as?
Because of the French Revolution and the __________________, many aristocrats could no longer afford to maintain private opera houses, orchestras, and 'composers in residence'.
Because of the French Revolution and the __________________, many aristocrats could no longer afford to maintain private opera houses, orchestras, and 'composers in residence'.
The form of the Erlking is _____?
The form of the Erlking is _____?
Which of the following is not characteristic of Romanticism?
Which of the following is not characteristic of Romanticism?
Drawing creative inspiration from cultures of lands foreign to the composer is known as?
Drawing creative inspiration from cultures of lands foreign to the composer is known as?
Study Notes
Composers and Their Works
- Franz Liszt is credited with developing the symphonic poem, a one-movement orchestral composition that interprets a literary or pictorial idea.
- Key composers during the romantic period include Franz Schubert (over 600 songs), Giuseppe Verdi, and Richard Wagner, known for his innovative music dramas and the concept of leitmotif.
Musical Forms and Concepts
- An art song is a musical composition for solo voice and piano, reflecting lyrical poetry.
- Program music is instrumental music linked to a narrative, theme, or scene. In contrast, absolute music refers to non-programmatic music.
- The lied is a German art song embodying romantic ideals and emotions.
Nationalism and Exoticism
- Composers expressed musical nationalism by incorporating folk melodies, rhythms, and national legends, with notable examples found in the works of composers like Bedřich Smetana and Frédéric Chopin.
- Exoticism in music reflects the fascination with distant cultures, demonstrated in operas by Puccini such as Madame Butterfly and Turandot.
Instrumentation and Performance
- The piano became an essential fixture in middle-class homes during the romantic period, significantly influencing the rise of amateur music-making.
- Instrumental compositions in several movements that draw inspiration from literature are termed program symphonies.
Cultural and Historical Context
- The romantic period extended from 1820 to 1900, influenced by societal changes like the rise of the middle class and the effects of the Napoleonic Wars.
- Widespread feelings of national identity emerged, spurred by romanticism, which celebrated love for one’s heritage and cultural background.
Musical Elements and Characteristics
- The romantic period saw the orchestra expand, offering a more varied tone color than the classical orchestra.
- Rubato, a slight fluctuation in tempo, is a distinctive feature of romantic music, impacting its expressiveness.
Notable Pieces and Their Context
- Erlkönig, a song by Schubert, is driven by its relentless rhythm that evokes the image of a galloping horse.
- Berlioz's Fantastic Symphony includes contrasting episodes unified by a recurring theme called idée fixe, illustrating his infatuation with actress Harriet Smithson.
Genres and Styles
- Nocturnes are slow, lyrical piano compositions, often associated with night and reflective moods.
- Études are study pieces designed to aid performers in mastering specific technical skills.
Performance and Legacy
- Franz Liszt, a celebrated virtuoso pianist, epitomized romanticism with his charisma and innovative compositions.
Misconceptions and Distinctions
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is not considered a romantic composer, as he belongs to the Classical period.
- Romanticism is often misunderstood; it embodies passion rather than emotional restraint or balance characteristic of previous eras.
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