Composers
Arguably the world's greatest composer, this person is known for shaping the Romantic Era.
Beethoven
The breakout genre of the Romantic Era, this extended piece is broken into four movements: sonata, lyrical slow, dance minuet, fast paced closer.
Symphony
Theme 1
Theme 2
Back to theme 1
aka ABA
Ternary
Fur Elise
Started by the "shot heard around the world," this war was fought against Great Britain starting in 1776.
American Revolution
A child prodigy, this composer was taught by his father at an early age, started writing music at 5 years old, and wrote an entire piece from memory after hearing it one time.
Mozart
Acted out on a stage, these performances are sung with a live orchestra in the pit. Notable composers for this genre include Mozart, Wagner, Strauss, and Mahler.
Opera
Theme 1
Theme 2
Theme 1
Theme 3
Theme 1
ABACA
Rondo
Surprise Symphony
This uprising was sparked due to the American Revolution. Both the king and queen were decapitated with the guillotine.
French Revolution
Having taught two of the greats, Mozart and Beethoven, this "Papa" was also known for his sense of humor.
Haydn
This style of music is an elongated piece that goes from theme to theme. These are often played at the beginning of an opera to introduce the audience to the melodies used throughout.
Overture
This form introduces a theme that is then changed and reintroduced multiple times during the piece.
Theme & Variation
Ave Verum Corpus
This movement came about during the Romantic Era. It was used by musicians to define their country.
Nationalism
This composer was known for his distinctly Russian sounding music, he wrote operas, ballets, symphonies, overtures, and much more.
Tchaikovsky
The German word for "art song."
Lieder
This music is a type of instrumental art that tries to create a narrative.
Program Music
Written by Tchaikovsky, this overture uses his recognizable theme that is used in multiple pieces.
1812 Overture
In 1803, this man crowned himself emperor of France.
Napoleon
This composer, who was part of a group of Russian composers known as "The Five," wrote a piece of music 13 movements long. The piece depicted paintings that he saw while walking through a museum.
Mussorgsky
Performed on stage, this genre is performed by dancers in tutus with live music.
Ballet
Meaning “study” in French, is a composition meant to help a student learn difficult playing techniques and/or help performers master technical difficulties.
Etude
Pictures at an Exhibition
This war was fought between the Union and Confederacy for the right to own slaves.
American Civil War
This Hungarian had one of his piano pieces played by the world famous Bugs Bunny.
Liszt
This movement caused composers of different nations to write music that represented their country.
Nationalist Music
A composition in triple meter for piano solo, this form was originally a Polish court dance.
Polonaise
This symphony, written by Berlioz, features the Gregorian chant "Dies Irae."
Symphonie Fantastique
This machine was used to CHOP OFF THE HEADS OF THE PEOPLE'S ENEMIES.
Guillotine