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Which Romantic composer is known for composing the Minute Waltz?
Which Romantic composer is known for composing the Minute Waltz?
- Frédéric Chopin (correct)
- Anton Bruckner
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Emilie Mayer
Which composer invented the term 'symphonic poem'?
Which composer invented the term 'symphonic poem'?
- Franz Liszt (correct)
- Richard Strauss
- César-Auguste Franck
- Johannes Brahms
Which composer was influential in the revival of the traditional symphony form?
Which composer was influential in the revival of the traditional symphony form?
- Anton Bruckner
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Georges Bizet
- César-Auguste Franck (correct)
Which composer is associated with orchestral overtures inspired by literary works?
Which composer is associated with orchestral overtures inspired by literary works?
Who is known for their slow development and spiritual quality in symphonies?
Who is known for their slow development and spiritual quality in symphonies?
Which composer focused on Baroque and Classical forms, rejecting new Romantic styles?
Which composer focused on Baroque and Classical forms, rejecting new Romantic styles?
Which composer wrote operas that shocked audiences with their realism and portrayal of violence?
Which composer wrote operas that shocked audiences with their realism and portrayal of violence?
Which composer often used poems and stories as inspiration, unusual for women at the time?
Which composer often used poems and stories as inspiration, unusual for women at the time?
Which composer shared thematic material across multiple symphonic movements, known as cyclic form?
Which composer shared thematic material across multiple symphonic movements, known as cyclic form?
Which composer was inspired by historical events, myths, and plays?
Which composer was inspired by historical events, myths, and plays?
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Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn
Early Romantic composer known for A Midsummer Night's Dream overture.
Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric Chopin
Pianist known for short, melodic pieces like the Minute Waltz.
Emilie Mayer
Emilie Mayer
Romantic composer who used themes from poems for her works.
Anton Bruckner
Anton Bruckner
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César-Auguste Franck
César-Auguste Franck
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Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt
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Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms
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Georges Bizet
Georges Bizet
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Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss
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Romantic Era Composers
Romantic Era Composers
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Study Notes
Romantic Composers
- Romantic composers drew inspiration from drama and poetry.
- Emilie Mayer, a Romantic composer, frequently used existing stories/poems for her themes. She often wrote for full orchestras, unusual for women composers at the time.
- Frédéric Chopin composed short, melodic pieces, including those based on Polish dances. He is known for his Minute Waltz.
- Felix Mendelssohn was inspired by his sister, Fanny, and wrote "A Midsummer's Night's Dream," a well-known concert overture.
- Anton Bruckner wrote nine large-scale symphonies, known for their long sections that develop gradually, creating a spiritual quality.
- César-Auguste Franck influenced the revival of traditional symphony structure. He used a "cyclic form" where themes are intertwined across movements.
- Franz Liszt introduced the symphonic poem. Liszt used dramatic events, history, and mythology for his works.
- Johannes Brahms rejected some romantic styles, choosing classical and baroque forms instead.
- Georges Bizet composed operas, especially "Carmen," characterized by realistic characters and shocking plots.
- Richard Strauss composed operas and symphonic poems, known for masterful storytelling themes.
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