Terms
German for "art song"
Lied
Composed over 600 songs
Schubert
Verdi knew this aria would be a huge hit
La donna e mobile
How many Russian composers were in the "Mighty Fistful?"
Five
meaning "robbed time," this generally indicates a freer tempo in music.
Rubato
This is Italian for "Beautiful Voice" and describes a style of Opera.
Bel Canto
German opera composer, Gesamptkunstwerk (total art work), rescued by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, started a yearly festival in Bayreuth, built an opera house there
Wagner
This requiem does not follow the Catholic liturgy, features baritone and soprano soloists, chorus, and orchestra, and has movements that mirror each other.
Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem
Overture, Incidental Music, Program symphony, and Tone poem are all examples of what?
Program Music
Music for the sake of itself, not programmatic, or meant to accompany another activity (show, dance, etc)
Absolute Music
Short melodic ideas that represent an element of the story (person, emotion, place, etc). Introduced by Wagner
Leitmotif
successor to Beethoven, lifelong relationship with Clara Schumann, known for his Requiem and lieder (200+), writes absolute music
Brahms
The first symphony to feature the chorus throughout, dubbed" symphony of a thousand.
Mahler Symphony #8
What composers did all other Romantic composers of the symphony compare themselves to?
Beethoven
This composer was Polish, but lived in Paris, very successful as a teacher of music to the elite, known for his piano compositions and use of “rubato,” died of TB
Chopin
instrumental music that tells a story or paints a picture
Program Music
Italian opera composer of Verismo, blended leitmotifs with Bel Canto approach
Puccini
composed by Mussorgsky, based off of Viktor Harmon paintings
What are the two trends in French music during the Romantic era?
Cosmopolitan and "French"
This symphonic poem by Tchaikovsky captures the spirit, but not plot, of the play it's based on.
Romeo and Juliet
Short piece for piano, characterized by a bittersweet quality, often associated with Chopin.
Nocturn
leaves public service to compose, professor at Moscow Conservatory, questions surrounding his death, best known for large orchestral works, specifically his ballets
Tchaikovsky
This Schubert song features 4 characters and much text painting
Erlkoernig
Using the same music for each verse of text is called what?
Strophic term
The harmonic succession of 9th and 11th chords dilute the sense of tonal harmony in this Faure song.
Avant que te ne t’en ailles