Music Chapter 17 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is an art song?

A song for solo voice and piano with high artistic aspirations.

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?

Strophic form.

One of the hallmarks of the Romantic era was a lively interest in literature and especially poetry.

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What is a 'Schubertiad'?

A social gathering for music and poetry that featured Schubert's songs and piano music. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'strophic form'?

A form in which the music is repeated anew for each successive stanza. Signup and view all the answers

What is likely the most direct influence that caused composers to show a great interest in writing art songs during the nineteenth century?

Great authors were writing poetry at a frenzied pace. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Lied'?

The German genre of art song for voice and piano accompaniment, which originated around 1800. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following definitions best suits the meaning of 'song cycle'?

A collection of several songs united by a common textual theme or literary idea. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct definition of 'modified strophic form.'

The repetitive form is modified briefly to accommodate a particularly expressive word or phrase in the text. Signup and view all the answers

What is the accompaniment passage of Schubert’s Lieder meant to suggest?

A wild ride on horseback. Signup and view all the answers

All of the statements apply to Schubert EXCEPT which of the following?

His father planned that his son would become a physician. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding Clara Schumann is FALSE?

Recognizing Robert's genius, Clara's father encouraged her relationship with him and was pleased when they finally married. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding Schubert's career.

During his early adult years, he traveled around Germany and Austria as a touring virtuoso. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement does NOT apply to the career of Clara Schumann?

As a result of her ability as a composer and virtuoso, a wealthy industrialist provided her with an ample yearly stipend but under the condition that they never meet. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding Schubert is FALSE?

His tone poem, the 'Unfinished,' became a model for other Romantic period orchestral compositions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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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Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapter 17 of your music studies with these informative flashcards. This quiz covers important definitions and forms in music, helping you understand art songs and through-composed music. Perfect for students preparing for exams or anyone looking to refresh their understanding of music theory.