Romantic Period - Music and Composers

What period was the romantic era?

• 1600 - 1750

• 1750 - 1820

• 1820 - 1900

• 1900 - 1950

Why was the Romantic Era called the Age of Romanticism? (Check all that apply.)

• There was nationalism in music.

• It was very emotional.

• The music was very strict.

• Creativity was used.

How did the Industrial Revolution impact the music of the Romantic Era?

• The products of the industrial revolution led to better quality instrument manufacturing.

• The middle class was the primary supporter of the arts.

• People who worked in factories had more time to attend concerts for entertainment.

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of the arts during the Romantic Era?

• Emotion

• Imagination

• Individualism

• Religion

What was the focus of the Romantic Era?

• evoking love

• evoking extreme emotions

• reinventing sacred music

• an emphasis on humorous pieces

What happened to the orchestra during this time?

• It expanded to include brass and percussion instruments.

• It got rid of the string section.

• It got smaller.

• It expanded but got rid of the conductor.

What does a nocturne, which is a piece of music, represent?

• the beauty of spring

• the cheerful spirit of the day

• the grandness of church music

• the calm emotion of the night

Which is an instrumental musical composition, usually short, of considerable difficulty, and designed to provide practice material for perfecting a particular musical skill?

• etude

• nocturne

• polonaise

• romance

Which Classical composer really pushed the boundaries of Classical form and helped usher in the Romantic Era?

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Chopin

Who is this Hungarian composer who was a famous virtuoso pianist and wrote showy music for himself to perform on tour? Some people regard him as one of the first real "rock stars" of music history.

• Beethoven

• Chopin

• Liszt

• Mozart