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100
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

Around how many art songs did Schubert write?

600

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

These are bigger and longer than in the Classical Period.

What are symphonies?

300
This is a collection of pieces meant to be sung in a series in a single performance.
What is a song cycle?
300

Where is Antonin Dvorak From?

Bohemia

300

It's thanks to this picker that the Romantic style came to exist in the first place. The last few years of his life coincide with the beginning of the Romantic period - the rest are in the classical era.

Who is Beethoven?

400

Be on the lookout! This man can rock any baby to sleep with his famous Lullaby.

Who is Johannes Brahms

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

How many symphonies did Wagner write?

zero

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

How many symphonies did Tchaikovsky write?

What is seven?

500

This picker went a little too far and permanently injured his hand. He went on to be a famous composer and author of "The New Journal of Music."

Who is Robert Schumann?