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What is an art song?
What is an art song?
A song for solo voice and piano with high artistic aspirations.
Identify the correct definition of 'through-composed.'
Identify the correct definition of 'through-composed.'
Music that exhibits no obvious repetitions or overt musical form from beginning to end.
Which form is often used for setting hymns and pop songs?
Which form is often used for setting hymns and pop songs?
Strophic form.
One of the hallmarks of the Romantic era was a lively interest in literature and especially poetry.
One of the hallmarks of the Romantic era was a lively interest in literature and especially poetry.
What is a 'Schubertiad'?
What is a 'Schubertiad'?
What is 'strophic form'?
What is 'strophic form'?
What is likely the most direct influence that caused composers to show a great interest in writing art songs during the nineteenth century?
What is likely the most direct influence that caused composers to show a great interest in writing art songs during the nineteenth century?
What is a 'Lied'?
What is a 'Lied'?
Which of the following definitions best suits the meaning of 'song cycle'?
Which of the following definitions best suits the meaning of 'song cycle'?
Identify the correct definition of 'modified strophic form.'
Identify the correct definition of 'modified strophic form.'
What is the accompaniment passage of Schubert’s Lieder meant to suggest?
What is the accompaniment passage of Schubert’s Lieder meant to suggest?
All of the statements apply to Schubert EXCEPT which of the following?
All of the statements apply to Schubert EXCEPT which of the following?
Which statement regarding Clara Schumann is FALSE?
Which statement regarding Clara Schumann is FALSE?
Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding Schubert's career.
Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding Schubert's career.
Which statement does NOT apply to the career of Clara Schumann?
Which statement does NOT apply to the career of Clara Schumann?
Which statement regarding Schubert is FALSE?
Which statement regarding Schubert is FALSE?
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Art Songs and Forms
- An art song is defined as a song for solo voice accompanied by piano, characterized by high artistic aspirations.
- Through-composed music has no obvious repetitions or structured form throughout its entirety.
- Strophic form is commonly used in hymn and pop song arrangements where the same music is repeated for each stanza.
Romantic Era and Poetry
- The Romantic era showed a heightened interest in literature, particularly poetry, with composers believing music could enhance poetic feelings beyond what words could convey.
- A Schubertiad refers to a social gathering that showcased Schubert's songs and piano compositions, often blending music with poetry.
Song Types and Structures
- A Lied is a specific German art song for voice and piano that emerged around 1800.
- A song cycle consists of multiple songs unified by a common theme or literary idea.
- The modified strophic form slightly adjusts the repetitive structure to highlight expressive textual phrases.
Contributions and Life of Composers
- Schubert's Lieder accompaniments aimed to evoke imagery, such as suggesting a wild horseback ride.
- Schubert was born in Vienna and exhibited musical talent early; he was a choirboy from age eleven and experienced a life supported by friends despite a largely unrecognized oeuvre.
- Clara Schumann was a prominent piano virtuoso and child prodigy; her father did not support her relationship with Robert Schumann, contrary to some beliefs.
Clara Schumann's Career
- Clara's career fluctuated with family demands; after her husband's death, she returned to touring to support her family, contrary to the notion that she never composed again.
- She experienced a decline in composing frequency as her family grew, not due to external stipulations from wealthy patrons.
Schubert's Legacy
- Schubert composed much of his notable work in the last years of his life, despite struggling with syphilis; known for over 600 Lieder, his works evoke poetic imagery with remarkable sensitivity.
- His "Unfinished" symphony is not a tone poem but rather highlights the later transformation of orchestral music during the Romantic period.
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