Composers
One of the first well-known women composers. Was married to Robert Schumann. A leading 19th century pianist.
Clara Schumann
This is music with national identity, and uses folk songs, dances, legends, and history of a land
Nationalism
Form repeats music each verse
Strophic
What instrument does Clara Schumann play?
piano
Changes in mood are frequently underlined by shifts in _____
Tempo
Composed the Nutcracker Suite
Tchaikovsky
This intentionally implies a foreign culture. Makes use of melodies, rhythms, and instruments associated with distant lands. Frequently employed in operas with foreign settings
Exoticism
Form has new music for each verse
Through - Composed
Which of the romantic composers had a bad temper?
Robert Schumann
Dynamics now span from...
pppp - ffff
(pianissississimo to fortissississimo)
born in Zwickau, Germany. Studied law, but rarely went to class, choosing to write music instead. Became a piano virtuoso. Is insane and has a temper.
Robert Schumann
Instrumental Music associated with a story, poem, idea, or scene. Performed with a written explanation of the piece
Program Music
Romantic art songs that are sometimes grouped in a set
Song Cycle
What does Nationalism Music use to convey national identity? (name at least 1 example)
folk songs, dances, legends, history of a land
What is tempo?
The speed of the beat, or how fast or slow the pulse is
Polish born musician and composer. Early to mid-romantic composer. Wrote almost exclusively for piano.
Frederic Chopin
Non-program music
Absolute Music
A composition for solo voice and piano, the accompaniment is an integral part of the song, and it’s linked to vast amounts of poetry. Composers interpret the poem's mood, atmosphere and imagery into music.
Art Song
What is absolute music?
Non-programmatic music