General Info
What are the approximate dates of the Romantic Era?
1820-1900
What country was Beethoven from?
Germany
Which country was Tchaikovsky from?
Russia
Which country was Wagner from?
Germany
Who wrote the 9th Symphony?
Beethoven
What are the 3 Characteristics of the Romantic Era?
Emotional, Dramatic, Programmatic
Beethoven is considered the _______ from the Classical to Romantic Era
Bridge
Tchaikovsky was best known for which type of music?
Ballet
Wagner is best known for which type of music?
Opera
Who wrote Swan Lake?
Tchaikovsky
What does Programmatic mean?
Music that tells a story or describes something
Beethoven's hearing loss started as a ringing in his ear, which is known as what?
Tinnitus
Name 2 ballets Tchaikovsky composed
The Nutcracker, Swan Lake
What is a letimotif?
Theme music
Who wrote Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy?
Tchaikovsky
When Beethoven's hearing was mostly gone, he composed which symphony?
5th Symphony ("Fate Symphony")
Who wrote the 5th Symphony?
Beethoven
When Beethoven's hearing was completely gone, he wrote which symphony?
9th Symphony ("Ode to Joy")
Who wrote Ride of the Valkyries?
Wagner