Romantic Music Period 4th Q

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.

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

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Chopin

Who composed the music for the ballets, "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake"?

• Frederic Chopin

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

• Niccolo Paganini

• Robert Schumann

Which of the following are the famous works of Ludwig Van Beethoven? (Check all that apply.)

• Ode to Joy

• The Moonlight Sonata

• Caprice No. 24

• Fur Elise

Which were composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? (Check all that apply.)

• Grosse Fuge

• The Marriage of Figaro

• Requiem in D Minor

• The Magic Flute

Some composers composed pieces of extreme difficulty because...

• They wanted to impress their fans

• They wanted to trick people

• They wanted to be awkward

• They wanted to impress their families