Romantic Period Music and Composers

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What is the name of the first movement of "Symphonie Fantastique"?

  • March to the Scaffold
  • Dreams of a Witches Sabbath
  • A Ball
  • Reveries / Passion (correct)

Which composer wrote "Fatum"?

  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (correct)
  • Richard Wagner
  • Franz Liszt
  • Camille Saint-Saëns

What is the form of the third movement of "Symphonie Fantastique"?

  • Rondo form
  • ABA form
  • ABA Coda Form (correct)
  • Sonata form

What is the tempo of the second movement of "Symphonie Fantastique"?

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Which composer is known for their elegant and polished music?

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Which composer is known for his virtuosity on the violin and is often associated with the phrase 'The Devil's Violinist'?

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What type of music is characterized by conveying images, scenes, or short stories without words or lyrics?

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Who composed the 'Revolutionary Etude, Op. 10, No. 12'?

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Which composer is known for his passionate and dramatic music, sometimes using two contrasting personas, Eusebius and Florestan?

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Which composer is known for his 'Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2'?

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Which composer is renowned for his polonaises, which are characterized by their beautiful tone, rhythmic flexibility, grace, and elegance?

<p>Frederic Chopin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which composer's musical style is considered a significant part of the Romantic period, emphasizing emotion, imagination, and individualism?

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Which composer is known for his contributions to 'Piano Music'?

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Flashcards

Symphonie Fantastique

A five-movement symphony composed by Hector Berlioz.

1st Movement: Reveries / Passion

The first movement featuring a slow introduction followed by agitated passion.

2nd Movement: A Ball

A lively waltz in ABA form played allegro non troppo.

4th Movement: March to the Scaffold

Features two different themes, creating a march-like feel, played allegretto non troppo.

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5th Movement: Dreams of a Witches Sabbath

The most fantastic movement with an energetic and eerie feel, played larghetto allegro.

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Romantic Period

Cultural movement emphasizing emotion, imagination, and individual expression in art and music.

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Nationalism in music

Incorporation of national identity and folk elements into musical compositions during the Romantic era.

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Frederic Chopin

Known as the 'Poet of the Piano', Chopin's music is characterized by a beautiful tone and rhythmic flexibility.

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Niccolo Paganini

Famous 'Violin Virtuoso' known for his incredible talent, said to have sold his soul for his skills.

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Franz Liszt

Virtuoso pianist influenced by Paganini, known for his generosity and innovative piano compositions.

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Robert Schumann

Romantic composer known for combining music with words, and his two musical personas, Eusebius and Florestan.

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Program Music

Instrumental music that aims to convey a story or image without lyrics.

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Hector Berlioz

French romantic composer noted for his imaginative orchestration and program music.

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Study Notes

Romantic Period Music

  • Romantic music is a cultural movement emphasizing emotion, imagination, individualism, and freedom of expression.
  • Nationalism was also incorporated into Romantic music.

Romantic Period Composers

  • Niccolo Paganini:

    • Born October 27, 1782, in Genoa, Italy.
    • Known as a violin virtuoso, with skills considered a gift from the devil.
    • Had problems with women and gambling.
    • Composed "The Carnival of Venice" and "La Campanella".
  • Frederic Chopin:

    • Born March 1, 1810, in Zelanowa, Poland.
    • Nicknamed "Poet of the Piano."
    • Composed polonaises at the age of seven.
    • Known for beautiful tone, rhythmic flexibility, grace, and elegance.
    • Composed "Revolutionary Etude, Op. 10, No. 12" and "24 Preludes, Op. 28."
  • Franz Liszt:

    • Known as a virtuoso pianist, inspired by Niccolo Paganini.
    • Generous with orphans and students, providing free musical education.
    • Composed "La Campanella" and "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2."
  • Robert Schumann:

    • One of the renowned Romantic composers who combined music and words.
    • Experienced hand problems that ended his career as a pianist.
    • Founded the music journal "Jornal Neue Zeitchrift fur Musik" (The New Jounal of Music) in 1834.
    • Composed "Carnival Opus 9 (1835)."
    • Used the pseudonyms Eusebius (sensitive, lyrical) and Florestan (fiery, stormy).
  • Hector Berlioz:

    • Born December 11, 1803.
    • A French Romantic composer.
    • Never mastered a particular musical instrument.
    • Known for "Symphonie Fantastique" ("Fantastic Symphony"), a five-movement symphony.
  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky:

    • Born May 7, 1840, in Votkinsk, Russia.
    • Famous for ballet music.
    • Became well known for works such as the musical poem "Fatum", and "Romeo and Juliet".
    • Composed "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," Symphony No. 6 ("Pathétique"), "Sleeping Beauty". and more
  • Camille Saint-Saëns:

    • Born October 9, 1835, in Paris.
    • Created elegant, polished musical pieces.
    • Known for "Carnival of the Animals," Symphony No. 3, and "The Swan."

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