Composers
This German composer created some of the most famous symphonies and is known for his Symphony No. 9, also called the "Ode to Joy."
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
This form of music is known for its elegance, grace, and romantic charm, capturing the spirit of the dance and the social life of the time.
What is a Waltz?
This famous ballet by Tchaikovsky tells the story of a princess who is transformed into a swan.
What is Swan Lake?
In contrast to the Classical period, composers of this era often used more of this musical element, creating a wider range of emotions and dramatic contrasts.
What is dynamics?
a literary movement that took place from the late 18th century to the early 19th century. It was a reaction to the Enlightenment and Neoclassicism movements, and was characterized by Emotion, nature, and individualism
What is poetry?
This composer wrote The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, two of the most famous ballets of all time.
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
This large, multi-movement piece for orchestra is one of the most important forms in Romantic music.
What is a symphony?
This opera by Verdi, often associated with tragedy, is about a doomed love affair between a courtesan and a young nobleman.
What is La Traviata?
This musical technique, often used by Romantic composers, involves the use of shifting keys or tonality to create tension or surprise.
What is chromaticism?
These two wars were major catalysts for the Romantic movement, inspiring writers and artists to explore themes of freedom, rebellion, and the power of the individual against oppressive regimes
What are the French Revolution (1789) and the Napoleonic Wars?
This French composer is known for his dramatic Symphonie Fantastique and often wrote music about love and dreams.
Who is Hector Berlioz?
This form of music, popularized during the Romantic period, is a long, multi-movement work for piano solo that expresses a narrative or emotional journey.
What is a character piece?
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is famous for its final movement, which includes a choir singing this word, meaning "joy."
What is "Ode to Joy"?
Romantic composers often wrote music that was inspired by these, like nature, folklore, and national pride.
What are themes or stories?
Composers drew inspiration from their national identities, incorporating folk melodies and rhythms into their works, fostering a sense of cultural pride.
What is Nationalism?
Known for his Requiem Mass, this composer also wrote famous operas like Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
This type of song, typically written for a solo singer and piano, was popularized by composers like Schubert and Schumann in the 19th century.
What is a lieder?
This 1830 symphonic work by Berlioz tells the story of an artist who overdoses on opium and dreams of his unrequited love.
What is Symphonie Fantastique?
Romantic composers often used large _______, employing a wider range of instruments and textures to create a more dynamic and expressive sound.
What is an orchestra?
The Romantic era celebrated individual talent and technical skill, pushing the boundaries of musical performance and composition.
What is Virtuosity and Individualism?
This composers Hungarian Rhapsodies are a celebration of Hungarian folk music, featuring lively rhythms, passionate melodies, and impressive piano technique.
Who is Franz Liszt?
A new type of music that sought to depict or suggest something that wasn't necessarily musical.
What is programmatic music?
This Wagner opera cycle, based on Germanic myths, is famous for its use of leitmotifs and is one of the longest operatic works in history.
What is The Ring Cycle?
A type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form popularized during the romantic period.
What is a ballet?
a feeling of awe and wonder inspired by the vastness and power of nature, often depicted in dramatic landscapes with stormy skies or towering mountains
What is the sublime?