Music Module 6 Flashcards

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How was the Romantic approach to dynamics different from the Classical?

Romantic composers used a much broader range of dynamics (correct)

Both used the same range of dynamics

Romantic composers eliminated dynamics altogether

Romantic composers used a narrower range of dynamics

Which composer's work represents the critical stage of development of the various innovations of the Romantic era?

Richard Wagner

How is Chopin's Prelude in D minor an example of the Romantic approach to melody?

Its melody is freer and more spontaneous than a typical Classical melody

Which is NOT a character type represented in Liszt's 'Faust Symphony'?

The valiant warrior who defeats the villain Signup and view all the answers

One of the many new genres on display in the Romantic era is the character piece, a free-standing movement for orchestra often inspired by a non-musical subject.

False Signup and view all the answers

Franz Liszt's By Lake Wallenstadt begins with lines from a long narrative poem by Lord Byron entitled Childe Harold's Pilgrimage.

True Signup and view all the answers

During the Romantic era, composers drew increasing support from the growing middle class.

True Signup and view all the answers

Unlike their Classical counterparts, Romantic composers viewed tonality as an orderly, rational system of musical planning rather than another agent of expression.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ritard' refer to?

reduction in speed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'accelerando' refer to?

increase in speed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rubato' refer to?

flexible approach to rhythm Signup and view all the answers

Which Classical composer took notice of the young Franz Schubert?

Salieri Signup and view all the answers

What did Clara Schumann have in common with W.A. Mozart?

Both were child prodigies who studied music with their fathers Signup and view all the answers

Which composer is known for two great song cycles, Die schöne Müllerin and Winterreise?

Schubert Signup and view all the answers

Romantic songwriters found their texts from a variety of sources, but primarily Spanish Ossianic poems.

False Signup and view all the answers

After Robert Schumann's death in 1856, the friendship between his wife Clara and budding composer J.Brahms eventually dissipated.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thorough-composed' refer to?

form in which new music is composed for each stanza Signup and view all the answers

What does 'strophic' refer to?

form in which the same music is used from one stanza to the next Signup and view all the answers

What does 'modified strophic' refer to?

form in which music is repeated from stanza to stanza with some variations Signup and view all the answers

How does the composer avoid providing closure at the end of Robert Schumann's 'Im wunderschönen Monat Mai'?

By closing with a sustained dissonant chord Signup and view all the answers

Which character is speaking in Schubert's Erlkönig, and why?

The child, because of the high pitch level and frenetic accompaniment Signup and view all the answers

What type of form does Clara Schumann's 'Liebst du um Schönheit' exhibit?

modified strophic Signup and view all the answers

What do the terms 'damper,' 'sostenuto,' and 'una corda' refer to?

foot pedals on the piano Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Chopin's life is NOT true?

He pursued a career as a public concert pianist only late in life, after already living in Paris for over a decade Signup and view all the answers

After which composer did Fanny Hensel NOT name her son?

Franz J. Haydn Signup and view all the answers

Which composer discussed in this chapter was the dominant piano virtuoso of the 19th century?

Franz Liszt Signup and view all the answers

Hensel was the first composer to play solo recitals, concerts in which she appeared alone.

False Signup and view all the answers

How does the performer create the blurring effect in Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat major?

By using the damper pedal Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for the extremely loud increase in tempo used in Chopin's Prelude in D minor?

Stretto Signup and view all the answers

What device does Liszt use to prepare the listener for the main theme in Petrarch Sonnet No. 104?

A descending ritardando Signup and view all the answers

How can you discern that the coda in Hensel's Il Saltarello Romano is present?

A descending ritardando Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Romantic Era Characteristics

Dynamic range in Romantic music was significantly broader compared to Classical music.
Richard Wagner exemplified the critical innovations of the Romantic period.

Composers and Their Works

Chopin's Prelude in D minor features a melody that is freer and more spontaneous than Classical melodies.
Franz Liszt's "Faust Symphony" does not include the character archetype of the valiant warrior.
Clara Schumann and W.A. Mozart both began their musical education under their fathers, showcasing their prodigious talents.

Music Forms and Techniques

Ritard: A term indicating a reduction in speed.
Accelerando: A term used for an increase in speed.
Rubato: Refers to a flexible approach to rhythm that allows expressive freedom.
Thorough-composed: A form where new music is composed for each stanza.
Strophic: A form that uses the same music for each stanza.
Modified strophic: A form that repeats music with variations from stanza to stanza.

Notable Compositional Elements

Schubert is recognized for his two significant song cycles: "Die schöne Müllerin" and "Winterreise."
Romantic songwriters primarily sourced lyrics from diverse origins, excluding just Ossianic poems.
Chopin's life is contextualized by his later pursuit of success as a public concert pianist.

Performance Insights

Robert Schumann's "Im wunderschönen Monat Mai" avoids closure by ending on a sustained dissonant chord.
Schubert's "Erlkönig" utilizes high pitch and frenetic accompaniment to convey the child's perspective.
Clara Schumann's "Liebst du um Schönheit" exemplifies modified strophic form.

Instrumentation and Pedals

Piano foot pedals include the damper, sostenuto, and una corda, which affect sound production and tonal quality.
The blurring effect in Chopin's Nocturne is created using the damper pedal.

Personal Connections and Legacy

Fanny Hensel did not name her son after Franz J. Haydn and was the first to perform solo recitals.
Franz Liszt emerged as the dominant piano virtuoso of the 19th century, shaping performance standards.

Performance Techniques

In Chopin's Prelude in D minor, a loud increase in tempo is termed Stretto.
Liszt's use of a descending ritardando prepares listeners for the main theme in "Petrarch Sonnet No. 104."
The coda in Hensel's "Il Saltarello Romano" is discerned through a descending ritardando.

Musicianship and Collaboration

After the death of Robert Schumann, the friendship between Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms remained strong and significant.

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Test your knowledge on the Romantic era in music with these flashcards. Explore dynamic differences, key composers like Richard Wagner, and melodic examples from Chopin. Perfect for reviewing important concepts in music theory.

Music Module 6 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How was the Romantic approach to dynamics different from the Classical?

Which composer's work represents the critical stage of development of the various innovations of the Romantic era?

How is Chopin's Prelude in D minor an example of the Romantic approach to melody?

Which is NOT a character type represented in Liszt's 'Faust Symphony'?

One of the many new genres on display in the Romantic era is the character piece, a free-standing movement for orchestra often inspired by a non-musical subject.

Franz Liszt's By Lake Wallenstadt begins with lines from a long narrative poem by Lord Byron entitled Childe Harold's Pilgrimage.

During the Romantic era, composers drew increasing support from the growing middle class.

Unlike their Classical counterparts, Romantic composers viewed tonality as an orderly, rational system of musical planning rather than another agent of expression.

What does 'ritard' refer to?

What does 'accelerando' refer to?

What does 'rubato' refer to?

Which Classical composer took notice of the young Franz Schubert?

What did Clara Schumann have in common with W.A. Mozart?

Which composer is known for two great song cycles, Die schöne Müllerin and Winterreise?

Romantic songwriters found their texts from a variety of sources, but primarily Spanish Ossianic poems.

After Robert Schumann's death in 1856, the friendship between his wife Clara and budding composer J.Brahms eventually dissipated.

What does 'thorough-composed' refer to?

What does 'strophic' refer to?

What does 'modified strophic' refer to?

How does the composer avoid providing closure at the end of Robert Schumann's 'Im wunderschönen Monat Mai'?

Which character is speaking in Schubert's Erlkönig, and why?

What type of form does Clara Schumann's 'Liebst du um Schönheit' exhibit?

What do the terms 'damper,' 'sostenuto,' and 'una corda' refer to?

Which statement about Chopin's life is NOT true?

After which composer did Fanny Hensel NOT name her son?

Which composer discussed in this chapter was the dominant piano virtuoso of the 19th century?

Hensel was the first composer to play solo recitals, concerts in which she appeared alone.

How does the performer create the blurring effect in Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat major?

What term is used for the extremely loud increase in tempo used in Chopin's Prelude in D minor?

What device does Liszt use to prepare the listener for the main theme in Petrarch Sonnet No. 104?

How can you discern that the coda in Hensel's Il Saltarello Romano is present?

Study Notes

Romantic Era Characteristics

Composers and Their Works

Music Forms and Techniques

Notable Compositional Elements

Performance Insights

Instrumentation and Pedals

Personal Connections and Legacy

Performance Techniques

Musicianship and Collaboration

Studying That Suits You

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