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What is the primary characteristic of Romantic melodies?
What is the primary characteristic of Romantic melodies?
- They are highly chromatic and dissonant.
- They are short and simple in range.
- They are contrapuntal and imitative.
- They have warmth and expressiveness. (correct)
How did Romantic composers expand the expressiveness of their music?
How did Romantic composers expand the expressiveness of their music?
- By avoiding modulations and chromatic harmony.
- By adhering strictly to the key signature.
- By using a narrower range of dynamics.
- By using a wider range of dynamics and tempo markings. (correct)
What is a characteristic of Romantic harmony?
What is a characteristic of Romantic harmony?
- It avoids dissonances and complex chords.
- It is strictly diatonic and adheres to major and minor scales.
- It uses a lot of dissonances and chromatic harmony. (correct)
- It is primarily based on counterpoint and imitation.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Romantic music?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Romantic music?
Which term best describes the Romantic approach to tempo and articulation?
Which term best describes the Romantic approach to tempo and articulation?
What is the primary texture of Romantic music?
What is the primary texture of Romantic music?
What was the key difference between Romantic composers and composers from previous eras?
What was the key difference between Romantic composers and composers from previous eras?
Which of the following musical genres was LESS preferred by the public during the Romantic era?
Which of the following musical genres was LESS preferred by the public during the Romantic era?
How did Romantic composers express their national identity in their music?
How did Romantic composers express their national identity in their music?
What was the primary reason for Romantic composers using a richer, denser sound in orchestral music?
What was the primary reason for Romantic composers using a richer, denser sound in orchestral music?
How did the shift from an aristocratic society to a democratic society impact Romantic composers?
How did the shift from an aristocratic society to a democratic society impact Romantic composers?
What was the primary purpose of Romantic composers' self-expression in their music?
What was the primary purpose of Romantic composers' self-expression in their music?
