Romantic Music 101
What are the dates of the Romantic Era?
1820 - 1910
What is a Romance?
A short, lyrical piece, often sounds romantic
Romantic era was all about expressing...
emotions
Who wrote "The Nutcracker Suite" - Dance of "The Sugar Plum Fairies" & "Russian Dance"
Tchaikovsky
Typically, this was more complicated in the romantic era than in the Classical and Baroque.
more Harmony and chords
Instrumental music that is about a specific person or thing, or tells a story
Program music
This is a composition for solo voice and piano.
what is an Art Song?
Who wrote "The Ride of the Valkyries"?
Wagner
Unlike the Classical Era, which was defined by a set of rules, Romantic composers all sounded different. This idea is called what?
Individuality of Style
What is a short work meant to sound as if it were improvised on the spot?
An impromptu
Music that depicts a strong love for one’s country
Nationalism
Who wrote "Nocturne in Eb Major" and many other nocturnes?
Chopin
Name one feature of romantic music
Prominent melodies
Complex harmonies
Large range of pitch and dynamics
Large orchestral ensembles
What is a one-movement programmatic work for symphony orchestra?
A Tone/Symphonic Poem
Music that depicts a love of nature.
Naturalism
Who wrote Symphonie Fantastique?
Berlioz
Name one historical event that happened during this era?
Many answers will be accepted.
A lyrical work that features a melody with a flowing accompaniment; means “night piece.”
Nocturne
Music that depicts a sense of the “other.”
Exoticism
Who wrote "Lullaby"?
Brahms