Intro to the Romantic Period

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Open Ended

When you think of the word Romantic, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

Multiple Choice

Which definition best describes Romanticism?

• A cultural movement that stressed emotion, imagination, and individuality.

• Conducive to or characterized by the expression of love.

• Expressing love and dedication in a way that's intentional, unmistakable, and deeply affectionate.

• The state or quality of being romantic.

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Multiple Choice

Which best describes the role of the composer in the 19th century?

• Composers worked for the aristocratic courts.

• Composers worked as freelance artists.

Open Ended

Why do you think composers moved from the aristocratic courts to being freelance artists?

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Open Ended

How did the role of the composer change during the Romantic period? What were some of the factors that contributed to this change?

So Many Great Composers!

• ​Franz Schubert

• Robert Schumann

• Clara Schumann

• Frederic Chopin

• Franz Liszt

• Hector Berlioz

• Antonin Dvorak​

Just to name a few!

​Classical & Romantic	​Romantic
​Used musical forms developed in the Classical era Expressive, songlike melodies	​Greater range of tone color, dynamics, and pitch Wider harmonic vocabulary Dissonances (clashing notes) and more tension Larger orchestra Musical style was unique to each composer

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Open Ended

Explain the differences between nationalism and exoticism in Romantic music.

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Franz Schubert, Die Post from Winterreise

Franz Schubert, Erlkonig (pg. 286)

Art Song Examples

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Program Music Example

Example 1: Mendelssohn - Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream

Example 2​: Modest Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition, Baba Yaga and The Great Gate of Kiev