Famous Composers
This Russian composer created "The Nutcracker" ballet.
Who is Tchaikovsky?
This type of music tells a story about a specific person, place, or thing using only instruments.
What is Programme Music
Music that shows pride in one's country, often using folk songs from the homeland.
What is Nationalism?
Romantic music emphasized this over strict Classical rules.
What is emotional expression?
This German composer was famous for creating very long, epic operas like "The Ring Cycle."
Who is Wagner?
A short piece, usually for piano, with lyrical melody and flowing accompaniment - think "night music."
What is a Nocturne
Music inspired by nature and the outdoors, like forests or storms.
What is Naturalism?
Romantic orchestras were this size compared to Classical orchestras.
What is large/big?
This German composer combined Romantic emotion with Classical structure and was influenced by Romani folk music.
Who is Brahms?
A one-movement work for orchestra that tells a story.
What is a Symphonic Poem
Music that depicts far-off lands or mysterious ancient themes.
What is Exoticism?
Romantic music had a large range of these two musical elements, from very soft to very loud.
What are pitch and dynamics?
This Polish composer specialized in piano music and was famous for his dreamy "Nocturnes."
Who is Chopin?
A short work meant to sound like it was made up on the spot, though it's carefully composed.
What is an Impromptu?
The Romantic Era lasted from this year to 1910.
What is 1820?
This invention from 1876 occurred during the Romantic Era.
What is the telephone?
This French composer created "Symphonie Fantastique" and was a master of orchestration.
Who is Berlioz?
A short, lyrical piece meant to sound emotionally expressive (not necessarily about love)
What is a Romance?
This major American conflict occurred during the Romantic Era from 1861-1865.
What is the Civil War?
This world war did NOT happen during the Romantic Era
World War I and World War II