Romantic Music (1820-1910)

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Which characteristic is LEAST representative of the Romantic music era?

  • Freedom of expression and breaking away from classical norms.
  • Adherence to strict formal structures and constraints. (correct)
  • Emphasis on emotional expression and individualism.
  • Exploration of imagination and subjective experiences.

A composer is creating a program music piece intended to evoke the imagery of a stormy seascape. Which type of program music would be MOST suitable for this purpose?

  • Symphonic Poem
  • Song Cycle
  • Concert Overture (correct)
  • Ballet music

If a composer during the Romantic era wanted to express their strong patriotic feelings through music, which concept would they MOST likely incorporate into their compositions?

  • Nationalism (correct)
  • Individualism
  • Program Music
  • Virtuosity

Which composer was renowned for their abilities as a virtuoso pianist, captivating audiences with their technical skill and showmanship?

<p>Franz Liszt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hector Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique is notable for its innovative structure. Which of the following BEST describes its unique characteristic?

<p>It comprises five movements, each portraying a different scene or emotion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Romantic Music

Music that stresses emotion, imagination, individualism, and freedom of expression.

Paganini

A composer who became the most famous violin virtuoso in the world.

Chopin

Known as the "Poet of the Piano."

Program Music

Instrumental composition that conveys images or scenes to tell a short story without lyrics.

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Tchaikovsky

A Russian composer known for his ballet music, such as "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker."

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Study Notes

  • Romantic Music stresses emotion, imagination, individualism, and freedom of expression.
  • The Romantic Period in music occurred from 1820-1910.
  • Paganini was the most famous violin virtuoso in the world.
  • Chopin was known as the "Poet of the Piano".
  • Polonaise compositions are compositions of Frederic Chopin which he made at age of 7 years old.
  • "Nationalism" means having a strong feeling for one's nation.
  • Schumann was a Romantic composer who combined music and words effectively.
  • Liszt was known as a virtuoso pianist and the busiest musican during the romantic era.
  • Hector Berlioz, a French composer, was known for his five-movement symphony "Symphonie Fantastique".

Five movements of Symphonie Fantastique:

  • 1st movement – Largo
  • 2nd movement – allegro non troppo ABA form
  • 3rd movement - Adagio waltz (ABA Coda Form)
  • 4th movement – allegretto non troppo
  • 5th movement - arghetto allegro
  • Program Music is an instrumental composition conveying images/scenes to tell a story without text or lyrics.

Types of Program Music

  • Concert Overture
  • Song cycle
  • Symphonic Poem
  • Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer known for his ballet music.

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