Fairy Tales
This creature, in German folklore, stole the souls of naughty children.
Who is "The Elf King?"
This type of piece, which exercises technical skills and challenges, comes from a French word, meaning "to study."
What is an etude?
Beethoven lived during a time of political turmoil such that he was labeled this term for "engaging in political change."
What is revolutionary?
This term for the late Romantic period is "a style that explores imagination" or is like what an engraver does.
What is "Impressionism?"
An easily recognizable, repeated pattern in art, literature or music
What is a "motive?"
This heroine was cursed to live in a tower on a lake, staring at life through a mirror.
Who is The Lady of Shalott?
This composer of piano music was so highly skilled that he was reported to play one of his famous pieces in record time - about a minute.
Who is (Frederic) Chopin?
Works of music composed by Beethoven during times of "storm and stress" reflect this German term.
What is Sturm und Drang?
This ancient city, which still stands today, is the birthplace of the name, "Romantic."
What is Rome?
A small, private area, as in a home, where people met to learn about, practice and perform music
What is a "salon?"
This evil villain in Russian folklore lived in a hut with chicken legs.
Who is Baba Yaga?
They say that this virtuoso had otherwordly skills; he was nicknamed "the Devil's Violinist."
Who is (Niccolo) Paganini?
Beethoven once idolized this great leader, later detesting him for his political ideologies.
Who is Napoleon (Bonaparte)?
The dates of the Romantic period
What is 1825-1900?
This term represents the desire of people to retain their identity through their unique politics, culture and the arts.
What is Nationalism?
This short character from folklore is depicted as cute or wretched - either way, it is a decent protector of lawns.
What is a Gnome?
This word means "showing high moral standards."
What is virtue?
Symphony #5 has a set of four opening notes so powerful, that they were used to symbolize what letter of the Morse Code alphabet?
What is the letter "v?"
This musical ensemble grew greatly during the Romantic period - composers like Wagner even invented new instruments for it.
What is the orchestra?
Romantic composers and artists used this triangle of Ancient Greek strategies of persuasion; based on credibility, personal connections and facts or statistics.
What is ethos, pathos and logos (in any order)?
In Alfred Tennyson's most famous epic poem, this dashing protector of King Arthur said,
"She has a lovely face;
God in his mercy lend her grace"
Who is (Sir) Lancelot?
This Latin root word is the base for the word, "virtuoso."
What is virtus?
This is the term for huge works of art that make a large impact, like Beethoven's symphonies.
What is "momumentalism?"
This area of the arts was the inspiration for Romantic composers.
What is "painting?"
This is music that tells a story that includes an idée fixe, or recurring musical theme.
What is programme (program) music?