Richard Wagner's epic operas feature extremely large orchestras, creating a need for singers with enough stamina to sing for up to 4 hours in this language.
What is German?
100
Individuality of style, expressive subjects, nationalism, and exoticism are all elements of this Era of music.
What is the Romantic Era?
100
Music associated with a story, idea, or theme.
What is Program Music?
100
This set of pieces by Robert Schumann featured biographical sketches, scenes, and romantic interests.
What is "Carnaval"?
100
This is the time period (years) for the Romantic Era.
What is the 19th century? (1800's)
200
This composer bridged the gap between the Classical and Romantic Eras, and was considered to embody the spirit of the Romantic Era.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
200
This characteristic occurs when composers deliberately give their works a distinctive national identity.
What is "nationalism"?
200
A piece composed for only solo voice and piano.
What is Art Song?
200
This ballet is Tchaikovsky's most well-known work, and features extensive exoticism and unusual instruments.
What is "The Nutcracker"?
200
This is the name of a group of nationalist Russian composers including Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakov.
What is the "Russian Five"?
300
This female composer was not as successful as her husband, mostly due to opposition because of her gender.
Who is Clara Schumann?
300
A genre in which the rhythms, melodies, or instrumentation are designed to evoke the atmosphere of far-off lands or ancient times
What is exoticism?
300
This is a collection of pieces meant to be sung in a series in a single performance.
What is a song cycle?
300
In Rigoletto, this composer tells the story of a hunchback intent on protecting his daughter from the advances of a womanizing Duke.
Who is Giuseppe Verdi?
300
This instrument is featured heavily during Tchaikovsky's “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies”.
What is the celeste?
400
What Polish composer dedicated virtually his entire compositional career to piano music?
Who is Frederic Chopin?
400
This revolution caused new ideals to spread across Europe, creating many changes in society and extended to musical ideals.
What is the French Revolution?
400
In this famous work by Hector Berlioz, the main character of the "Artist" is haunted by visions after taking a nearly lethal dose of opium when he is rejected by his "Beloved".
What is "Symphonie Fantastique"?
400
The Transcendental Etude by this Hungarian nationalist composer was said to be so difficult that only a few people in the world could play it.
Who is Franz Liszt?
400
Virtuoso performers on this instrument became increasingly prevalent due to improvements in technology and increased freedom of expression.
What is the piano?
500
This composer was one of the "Russian 5", and created 10 pieces inspired by his late friend, an architect.
Who is Modest Mussorgsky?
500
Emphasis on reason rather than emotion was characteristic of this Era of music.
What is the Classical Era?
500
This poem originally written by Goethe was set to music by Schubert, and features intricate triplets in the piano part representing the sound of horse hooves.
What is "Der Erlkonig"? (or The Erlking)
500
In which Puccini opera does the Prince of Tartary answer three riddles in order to win the hand of a mythical Chinese Empress?
What is "Turandot"?
500
Music conservatories became popular to train new musicians during the Romantic. For example, the best conservatory in the world (Mrs. Mazur's alma mater) was founded in 1865.