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What was one of the characteristics of Romantic music explored during the Romantic period?
What was one of the characteristics of Romantic music explored during the Romantic period?
- Extreme emotion (correct)
- Use of small ensembles
- Minimal emotion
- Muted orchestration
During which time frame did the Romantic period in music cover?
During which time frame did the Romantic period in music cover?
- 1820-1900 (correct)
- 1900-1950
- 1750-1820
- 1600-1700
What impact did the shift to a democratic society have on the support for Romantic composers?
What impact did the shift to a democratic society have on the support for Romantic composers?
- Decreased middle class audience
- Increased aristocratic sponsorship
- Decreased support from the church
- Increased support from the middle class (correct)
Which genre was less preferred by the public during the Romantic period?
Which genre was less preferred by the public during the Romantic period?
What scholarly discipline is characterized by the systematized study of science, history forms, and other methods of music?
What scholarly discipline is characterized by the systematized study of science, history forms, and other methods of music?
Which composer was an example of being considered Classical by some and Romantic by others?
Which composer was an example of being considered Classical by some and Romantic by others?
What is the main purpose of an etude in music?
What is the main purpose of an etude in music?
Which of the following dances from the Romantic period was considered controversial when it first arrived in England?
Which of the following dances from the Romantic period was considered controversial when it first arrived in England?
What distinguishes a Mazurka as a dance originating from Poland?
What distinguishes a Mazurka as a dance originating from Poland?
What is a defining feature of the Polonaise dance?
What is a defining feature of the Polonaise dance?
Which dance was brought to America after being introduced in France and England?
Which dance was brought to America after being introduced in France and England?
What is the main characteristic of character pieces in music?
What is the main characteristic of character pieces in music?
What is the main characteristic of program music?
What is the main characteristic of program music?
Why is the Romantic period considered the Golden Age of program music?
Why is the Romantic period considered the Golden Age of program music?
How do composers of program music convey the extra-musical element or narrative?
How do composers of program music convey the extra-musical element or narrative?
What role do musical forms play in program music?
What role do musical forms play in program music?
How did Romantic composers differ in their approach to music creation compared to other periods?
How did Romantic composers differ in their approach to music creation compared to other periods?
Why is program music able to elicit particular mental images and emotions in listeners?
Why is program music able to elicit particular mental images and emotions in listeners?
What is the term used by Hector Berlioz to represent the character's love interest in his composition Symphonie Fantastique?
What is the term used by Hector Berlioz to represent the character's love interest in his composition Symphonie Fantastique?
What distinguishes a Concert Overture from an opera overture?
What distinguishes a Concert Overture from an opera overture?
Who introduced the orchestral form known as symphonic poem or tone poem?
Who introduced the orchestral form known as symphonic poem or tone poem?
What is the purpose of incidental music?
What is the purpose of incidental music?
Which instrumental medium was considered the most important for romantic composers?
Which instrumental medium was considered the most important for romantic composers?
What type of music is a Symphonic Poem or Tone Poem?
What type of music is a Symphonic Poem or Tone Poem?
What technical difficulties are typically found in Etudes for piano?
What technical difficulties are typically found in Etudes for piano?
Why is the piano considered the most important medium of romantic instrumental music?
Why is the piano considered the most important medium of romantic instrumental music?
What characterizes a Nocturne as a musical composition?
What characterizes a Nocturne as a musical composition?
What distinguishes the Landler from the traditional Waltz dance?
What distinguishes the Landler from the traditional Waltz dance?
In what way do Etudes differ from Dances in piano music?
In what way do Etudes differ from Dances in piano music?
What makes the piano an ideal instrument for romantic composers according to the text?
What makes the piano an ideal instrument for romantic composers according to the text?
