Grade 9 Music Exam Test - Romantic Period PDF

GRADE 9 EXAMINATION TEST MUSIC INTRODUCTION OF ROMANTIC PERIOD Timeframe: Late 18th Century to Mid-19th Century Context: The Romantic Period was a cultural movement that shaped literature, art, and music, reacting against the rationalism of the Enlightenment and the rapid changes brought on by t...

GRADE 9 EXAMINATION TEST MUSIC INTRODUCTION OF ROMANTIC PERIOD Timeframe: Late 18th Century to Mid-19th Century Context: The Romantic Period was a cultural movement that shaped literature, art, and music, reacting against the rationalism of the Enlightenment and the rapid changes brought on by the Industrial Revolution. Key Characteristics: Emphasis on emotion and individuality, Influence of nationalism, and Strong connection to literature, art, and nature. Emphasis on Emotion and Individuality Emotion Over Reason: Romantics valued intuition and feeling over logic and structure. Art, literature, and music reflected deep emotional expression, personal experiences, and imagination. Celebration of the Individual: Emphasis on personal freedom, self-expression, and the artist\'s inner vision. Influence of Nationalism Rise of National Identity: Nationalism became more prominent, particularly in Europe. Writers, composers, and artists used their work to express national pride, heritage, and the struggles of their nations. Cultural Expression: Folk traditions, legends, and national histories were incorporated into artistic works to build a sense of collective identity. Romantic Music - Romantic composers created works that were emotionally expressive and highly individual. Program Music - Music that tells a story or describes an event, scene, or idea. Often instrumental, where the music represents non-musical elements, such as nature, literature, or historical events. The composer often provides a title, notes, or other explanation to guide the listener\'s interpretation. Elements of Program Music Descriptive Themes: Motifs or themes that represent specific ideas or characters (e.g., storm, hero, nature). Narrative Structure: The music follows a storyline or sequence of events. **Famous Composers of Program Music** Ludwig van Beethoven - Notable Work: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 \"Ode to Joy\"\ Example: \"Ode to Joy.\" Franz Liszt: One of the most prominent composers of program music. - Example: \"Les Préludes\" - A symphonic poem that reflects the theme of life as a series of struggles and transformations. Hector Berlioz - Example: Symphonie Fantastique (1830) - A programmatic symphony depicting an artist\'s self-destructive passion and dreams. Richard Strauss - Example: Also sprach Zarathustra (1896) - Inspired by Nietzsche's philosophy, depicting ideas of human evolution and enlightenment. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Example: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture - Represents the drama of Shakespeare\'s play through music. Absolute Music - Music that is not intended to represent anything outside of itself. It focuses purely on form, structure, and the music itself without external references. Program Music Purpose - Tells a story or describes an event Content - Descriptive or narrative themes Absolute Music Purpose - Focuses on musical form itself Content - Abstract, no external reference ARTS Neoclassical Art - This art movement that draws inspiration from Classical art and Greek and Roman culture is called Neoclassical art. FAMOUS ARTIST IN NEO CLASSICAL ERA Jacques-Louis David - David had an excellent education in art and literature primarily because he was born to wealthy parents. He was highly educated in Classical culture and literature. Famous Artworks of Jacques-Louis David - The Death of Socrates, 1787 - Oath of the Horatii, 1784 The Death of Socrates - He portrayed the grandeur of characters of the ancient Greeks and Romans in defining and protecting the affairs of their particular state. The Oath of the Horatii - In the Oath of the Horatii, the patriotic three sons on the left firmly saluted in the gesture of a gladiator who is ready to die. Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres - Ingres was a student of David. Ingres, however, did not join the militant movement, unlike his teacher. Though not a revolutionary, Ingres had a strong admiration for the strong personality of the post-revolution leader. Famous Artworks of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres The Anger of Achilles, 1819 - One of Ingres\' favorite subjects is the heroes of the Greek myths. He loved to paint the gestures that show the ideas of righteousness and courage by the Greeks and Romans. Napoléon I on His Imperial Throne - Napoléon on his Imperial Throne, 1806. Ingres admiration for the imposing personality of Emperor Napoléon I is shown in this majestic pose of the leader. Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes - Jose de Goya is considered **one of the greatest Spanish artists**. As a young child, he already received formal tutorials from a famous art teacher named Luzan in Saragoza, Spain. Subjects - Portraits of the nobilities, socio-political events of his time, paranormal phenomena like ghosts and witches. The 3rd of May 1808 in Madrid The Executions on Principe Pio Hill, 1814 - Goya effectively portrayed emotions of disappointment and disgust over the killings of ordinary Spaniards by French soldiers in his painting The Third of May. The colors he used suggest strong aversion, cold camage, nauseating horror. Portrait of Doña Isabel de Porcel - As a court painter, Goya successfully portrayed Queen Isabel\'s dignified elegance and composure. P.E **The "Cha-cha-cha"**: The rhythm of the Cha-cha is unique in that it's derived from a series of quick steps, which is why it\'s often described as the "dance of the triple step." The name of the dance reflects the sound made by dancers\' feet during the triple step: \"cha-cha-cha.\" Competitive Dance: The Cha-cha is one of the five Latin dances in ballroom competitions (the others being the rumba, samba, paso doble, and jive). In competitions, it's judged on technical precision, musicality, and the ability to communicate the character of the dance. Cha-cha is a dance that originated in Cuba. It became popular in the 1940s and 1950s. The cha-cha dance is a combination of Mambo, an exaggerated and fast swinging of hips, and Rumba which is the slower version of Mambo. Cha-cha is a lively flirtatious dance full of passion and energy. The partners work together to synchronize their movement in perfect alignment. Rhythmic Pattern: 4/4 time signature Basic Dance Position One-hand Hold Facing the partner, hold one hand with your right and left of your partner or vice versa. Double-Hand Hold Partners will hold hands while facing each other. HEALTH First aid - is the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill. It includes self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or is delayed. To lessen suffering To prevent further injury or danger To preserve life To hasten recovery A first-aider is a trained-personnel who provides first aid. Since accidents or unintentional injuries may happen anytime, you must learn the basics of first aid. Characteristics of a good first- aider Gentle - One who does not cause any pain Resourceful - One who makes use of things at hand with the best capability Observant - One who notices all signs Tactful - One who does not make the victim worry Sympathetic - One who comforts the victim Respectable - One who has a professional and caring attitude Calm and confident - One who does not easily panic and knows what he/she is doing A first aid kit should have medications, dressings, instruments, equipment, and other miscellaneous items for an emergency. Medications - Ointment, antiseptic, and other medications used by family members regularly. Dressings - Gauze pads, adhesive tape, and adhesive bandages. Instruments - Scissors and tweezers. Equipment - A cold pack and a blanket. Miscellaneous Items - Face masks, plastic bags, small flashlight, alcohol, and emergency phone numbers. Primary Survey - This is a quick and systematic survey of the person to find out if there are conditions or injuries that are life-threatening. Check for vital signs, circulation, airway, and breathing (C.A.B.), and control any serious bleeding. Vital Signs - Vital signs are a measurement of our body\'s most basic functions such as body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure. Compression, Airway, and Breathing (C.A.B.) Compression - It is the act of restoring blood circulation by chest compression. Airway - It is the act of clearing the airway of the victim for breathing. Breathing - It is the act of breathing for the victim through mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose, Secondary Survey - Check other injuries or illnesses by performing a head-to-toe examination. Check the head and face, neck, abdomen, limbs, and back. Also, check for a history of casualties like allergies, last meal, past and present medical history, medications, and events leading to the incident.