The Romantic Era
The Romantic Era occurred during which century?
What is the nineteenth century.
Norway, Sweden, and Finland (and Iceland) are often collectively referred to as what?
What is Scandinavia.
This French aesthetic movement features blurred images, waves of color, and the interplay of light.
What is impressionism.
This style of syncopated dance music serves as a vital precursor to jazz.
What is Ragtime.
The composer credited with establishing the leitmotif.
Who is Richard Wagner.
The name for a German art song usually composed for voice and piano.
What is a lied.
Bohemian composer who lived in American and helped shape America's own musical tradition.
This revolutionary ballet caused a riot when it premiered in Paris in 1913.
What is The Rite of Spring.
Spirituals likely were first sung at these outdoor gatherings in the early 1800s.
What are camp meetings.
Norwegian composer of the incidental music to Peer Gynt.
Who is Edvard Grieg.
The revolution of this country sparked many of the ideals of the Romantic Era.
What is France.
Finnish composer.
Who is Jean Sibelius.
This German aesthetic movement explored the dark side of human nature, often depicting horrific, grotesque, and unpleasant scenes.
What is expressionism.
Composer known as the "King of Ragtime."
Who is Scott Joplin.
German composer of the incidental music to A Midsummer Night's Dream, who was also highly accomplished in painting, languages, and math.
Who is Felix Mendelssohn.
In contrast to the Enlightenment ideals of the preceding era (of balance, logic, and clarity), Romantics turned more towards...
What is emotion, passion, and expression.
Composer of Pomp and Circumstance.
Who is Edward Elgar.
What is Sprechstimme.
This University, established in 1866 for freed slaves, featured a choir that toured the world singing spirituals.
What is Fisk University.
Austrian composer of the Lieder, Erlkonig (Elfking), who is buried next to Beethoven.
Who is Franz Schubert.
This German literary movement eventually influenced music in the Romantic Era.
What is the Sturm und Drang.
Spanish composer who's piano work has gained considerable popularity after being arranged for guitar.
Who is Isaac Albeniz.
The French composer most often associated with the Impressionist style.
Who is Claude Debussy.
Former employee of Antonin Dvorak who created art-song arrangements of spirituals.
Who is Harry T. Burleigh.
German pianist and composer who's husband (also a famous musician) suffered from extreme mental illness.
Who is Clara Wieck Schumann.