MH - Romantic Era Quiz

When did the Romantic era occur?

• 1850-1900

• 1900-1960

• 1830-1900

• 1750-1830

Who was considered to be the "Father of Romanticism?"

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• George Washington

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Marie Antoinette

What historical event occurred during the Romantic era that many Romantics rebelled against due to NATURE being a large inspiration for this era's pop culture?

• French and Indian War

• Industrial Revolution

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

There were two kinds of chaos that occurred in Europe during the Romantic era as a result of the widespread revolutions. What are the names for the two kinds of chaos?

• Social and Religious

• Social and Environmental

• Political and Environmental

• Political and Social

Who did Beethoven name a musical work after as a result of Beethoven's political beliefs?

• George Washington

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• King Louis XIV of France

• Queen Victoria of England

Fill in the blank:

The developments in music were paralleling the developments in __________

• Literature

• Art

• Pop culture

• Poetry

What pop culture genre originated during this time, starting with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Romance

• Horror

Which kind of art could express the full range of human emotions?

• Music

• Art

• Poetry

• Literature

Which musical technique expanded, allowing for greater tension, and less focus on balance and resolution?

• Melodic vocabulary

• Dynamic range

• Harmonic vocabulary

• Tone color (timbre)

Which of the following is NOT one of the musical genres discussed in this unit?

• Nationalism

• Exoticism

• Program Music

• Oratorio