Romantic Period in Music

Music

• The Romantic Period forged connections between music, visual arts, and literature
• Subjectivity, freedom, radicalism, and the fusion of thoughts and emotions were highlighted during this era

Themes in Romantic Music

• Relationships with nature were explored
• Patriotism and nationality were common
• The strange and mysterious captivated artists

Sustain Pedal

• A piano component enabling pianists to lift their fingers yet sustain notes

Germany

• A central hub for musical Romanticism

Composers of the Romantic Period

• Chopin was a Polish child prodigy involved in politics
• Tchaikovsky was a lawyer, journalist, musician, and the first Russian musician to gain global recognition, with works like Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker
• Saint-Saens was a recipient of French and British honors with honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions like Oxford and Cambridge
• Liszt: A gifted pianist known for intensity, power, good looks, and a kind nature

Art

• Neoclassical Art drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman art, emphasizing the past's beauty and grandeur

The Third of May

• A painting by Goya portrays emotions of disappointment and disgust over the killing of Spaniards by French Soldiers

Chiaroscuro

• An art technique using light and dark contrasts to evoke courage, patriotism, and brotherhood

Jacques-Louis David

• Became a chief propagandist for militant intellectuals who were anti-French monarchy

The Death of Socrates

• Illustrated by David to show the strength and firmness of Socrates steadfastness in his belief and principle even in the face of death

Neoclassical Painters

• Jacques Louis David
• Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres
• Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes

Romantic Artists

• Ferdinand victor Eugene Delacroix
• Theodore Gericault
• Jean-Francois Millet
• JMW Turner

Physical Education (PE)

• 4/4 time signature: Rhythmic pattern of Cha-cha
• 3/4 time signature: Rhythmic pattern of Waltz

Dance Styles

• Cha-Cha is a mix of Mambo and Rumba
• Mambo involves exaggerated hip movements
• Rumba includes slower hip motions
• Waltz is characterized by flowing strides, turns, and rise and fall, originating in 19th-century England
• Ballroom Dance: A couple's dance expressed musically through patterns and rhythm

Dance Positions

• One-hand Hold is a basic Cha-cha position with partners holding one hand
• Double-Hand Hold is a Cha-cha position where partners hold both hands

Health - First Aid

• First aid is immediate care for sudden injuries or illnesses
• First aiders are trained to administer first aid
• First aid kits contain medications, dressings, and equipment for emergencies
• C.A.B. stands for Circulation, Airway, and Breathing

Health - Accidents and Vital Signs

• Accidents/Unintentional Injury are unpredictable incidents leading to harm, damage or death
• Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg
• A sphygmomanometer measures a patient's blood pressure
• Normal respiratory rate for healthy adults: 12-20 breaths per minute