Romantic Era

When did the Romantic Era take place?

• 1750-1825

• 1800-1900

• 1820-1920

• 1875-1950

What were two qualities of the Romantic Era?

• Rules & Order

• Imagination & Creative Feelings

• Working for wealthy bosses/Royalty & composing with freedom of choice

• Working for themselves & not having freedom of choice

What is Nationalism?

• One's support for it's own nation

• The quality of being patriotic

• A political and economic theory of social organization

• Arrogancy

Which of the following did NOT happen during the Romantic Period?

• The Civil War began

• Christopher Columbus discovers America

• Thomas Edison patents the phonograph

• President Lincoln was assisinated

Which instrument factory opened in New York during the Romantic Era?

• Gershwin Clarinet

• Steinway Piano

• Trudy Trumpet

• Yamaha Percussion

During this era composers wrote music to express what they were thinking and feeling.

• The Renaissance Era

• The Baroque Era

• The Classical Era

• The Romantic Era

What was the focus of the Romantic era?

• Heightened emotions

• Religious exploration

• Scientific discovery

• Primitive life

What did Beethoven lose?

• Hearing

• Sight

• Smell

• Memories

After losing his hearing, what did Beethoven continue to do?

• He continued to compose music

• He continued to perform music.

• He started teaching music.

• He gave up music entirely.

How often to themes typically occur within compositions?

• One

• Twice

• Several

• Never