Romantic Era Study Guide

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What are the years defining the Romantic Era of music?

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1750-1820

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Which philosophical focus was central to the Romantic Era?

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Emotion and individualism

Front

What term describes music that conveys a narrative or imagery, prominent in the Romantic Era?

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Program Music

Front

Which composer is known as a pioneer of musical Impressionism?

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Claude Debussy

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What scale types did Claude Debussy use to create unique harmonic effects?

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Pentatonic and whole-tone

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Which Hungarian composer revolutionized piano recitals and was a pioneer of the symphonic poem?

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Franz Liszt

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What style of music emphasizes national identity and uses folk melodies?

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Nationalism

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Which Norwegian composer is known for incorporating folklore into his music?

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Edvard Grieg

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What type of Romantic Era piano works are characterized by a dreamy, introspective style?

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Nocturnes

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Which Polish composer’s works, including polonaises and ballades, expanded the piano’s emotional range?

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Frédéric Chopin