Music Appreciation Romantic Period Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The composer who developed the symphonic poem was ______.

Franz Liszt

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.

Madame Butterfly and Turandot

Schubert was born in?

Vienna Signup and view all the answers

Nonprogram music is also known as _____________ music.

Absolute Signup and view all the answers

The German composers of art songs favored, among others, the lyric poetry of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and ______.

Heinrich Heine Signup and view all the answers

What did the rise of the urban middle class lead to? (Select all that apply)

The piano becoming a fixture in every middle-class home Signup and view all the answers

How did composers express musical nationalism in their music? (Select all that apply)

By basing their music on the folk songs of their country Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following composers is not associated with the Romantic period?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Signup and view all the answers

The citizen's sense of national identity and patriotic feelings were intensified by: (Select all that apply)

Common bonds of language, culture, and history Signup and view all the answers

A very important musical part of every middle-class home during the Romantic period was the?

piano Signup and view all the answers

Chopin expressed his love of Poland by composing polonaises and?

Mazurkas Signup and view all the answers

Until the age of thirty-six, Franz Liszt toured Europe as a virtuoso?

pianist Signup and view all the answers

The piano's relentless rhythm in Erlking unifies the episodes of the song and suggests the ____.

galloping horse Signup and view all the answers

The founder of Czech national music was?

Bedřich Smetana Signup and view all the answers

Schubert's songs number more than?

600 Signup and view all the answers

The word ____ is commonly used for a romantic art song with a German text.

lied Signup and view all the answers

The composer whose career was a model for many Romantic composers was ___

Ludwig Van Beethoven Signup and view all the answers

Wagner's preeminence was such that an opera house of his own design was built in _________________, solely for performances of his music dramas.

Bayreuth, Germany Signup and view all the answers

Liszt's piano works are characterized by: (Select all that apply)

All of the answers are correct Signup and view all the answers

Liszt typified the Romantic movement because he: (Select all that apply)

Had a charismatic personality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic aspect of Romanticism in literature and painting?

Emotional restraint Signup and view all the answers

Instrumental music associated with a story, poem, idea, or scene, popular during the Romantic period, is called?

program music Signup and view all the answers

Of all the inspirations for Romantic art, none was more important than ___

Nature Signup and view all the answers

A short musical idea associated with a person, object, or thought, used by Richard Wagner in his operas, is called?

leitmotif Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is a one-movement orchestral composition based on some extent on a literary or pictorial idea.

symphonic poem Signup and view all the answers

The librettos to the King of Nibelung were written by ______.

Richard Wagner Signup and view all the answers

Romanticism, as a stylistic period in Western music, encompassed the years?

1820-1900 Signup and view all the answers

What is program music?

instrumental music associated with a story, poem, idea, or scene Signup and view all the answers

A Romantic composer who earned his living as a touring virtuoso was?

Franz Liszt Signup and view all the answers

A ____ is an instrumental composition in several movements based to some extent on a literary or pictorial idea.

Program Symphony Signup and view all the answers

The composer who had an overwhelming influence on the young Wagner was ______.

Ludwig Van Beethoven Signup and view all the answers

The orchestra in the Romantic period?

was larger and more varied in tone color than the classical orchestra. Signup and view all the answers

The strongest impact of musical nationalism was felt in: (Select all that apply)

Russia Signup and view all the answers

The Erlking, in Schubert's song of that name, is a romantic personification of?

Death Signup and view all the answers

During his teens and twenties, Franz Liszt lived in?

Paris Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is false?

Fascination with the melodies, rhythms, and colorful materials from distant lands is a romantic trend known as musical nationalism. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements are not true of the piano in the early Romantic period?

The piano's range remained the same as the Classical period. Signup and view all the answers

Liszt created the ______________, a one-movement orchestral composition based to some extent on a literary or pictorial idea.

symphonic poem Signup and view all the answers

A slight holding back or pressing forward of tempo in music is known as?

Rubato Signup and view all the answers

The deliberate intent to draw creative inspection from the composer's own homeland is known as?

nationalism Signup and view all the answers

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?

Moldau Signup and view all the answers

Giuseppe Verdi mainly composed his operas?

to entertain a mass public. Signup and view all the answers

The fourth movement of Berlioz's Fantastic Symphony depicts a ____.

March to the Scaffold Signup and view all the answers

The contrasting episodes of Berlioz's Fantastic Symphony are unified by the recurrence of a theme known as the ___?

idee fixe Signup and view all the answers

The Fantastic Symphony reflects Berlioz's?

love for the actress Harriet Smithson Signup and view all the answers

Siegmund, in Wagner's opera Die Walküre, is: (Select all that apply)

Wotan's son by a mortal woman. Signup and view all the answers

Most of Chopin's pieces?

are exquisite miniatures Signup and view all the answers

A slow, lyrical, intimate composition for piano, associated with evening and nighttime, is the?

nocturne Signup and view all the answers

While Wagner's Ring cycle features fantastical elements such as gods, giants, and magic, the opera is really about?

nineteenth-century society and culture Signup and view all the answers

A study piece, designed to help a performer master specific technical difficulties, is known as?

an etude Signup and view all the answers

Because of the French Revolution and the __________________, many aristocrats could no longer afford to maintain private opera houses, orchestras, and 'composers in residence'.

Napoleonic wars Signup and view all the answers

The form of the Erlking is _____?

through-composed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not characteristic of Romanticism?

An emphasis on balance and clarity of structures Signup and view all the answers

Drawing creative inspiration from cultures of lands foreign to the composer is known as?

exoticism Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of the Romantic period in music with these flashcards. This quiz covers key composers, musical forms, and influential operas from that era. Perfect for students and music lovers alike!