Romantic Era Introduction

What was the primary means of expression for composers of the Romantic Era?

• Mathematical precision

• Individual and emotional expression

• Political statements

• Religious ceremonies

What did Romantic composers aim to communicate through their music?

• Scientific concepts

• The full range of human emotions

• Historical events

• Geographical information

How did Beethoven influence the Romantic composers who followed him?

• By maintaining the Classical structure

• By shifting the terrain for what a symphony could be

• By limiting the emotional content in music

• By using less narrative in his compositions

What narrative form did music often use during the Romantic Era?

• Descriptive essays

• Poetic verses

• Distinct stories

• Scientific explanations

What is an example of Beethoven's work that demonstrates Romantic Era characteristics?

• Symphony No. 5 in C Minor

• String Quartet No. 15

• Für Elise

• Moonlight Sonata

When did the Romantic Era hit its stride, encompassing all the arts and popular thought of the time?

• Early 1800s

• Middle 1800s

• Late 1800s

• Early 1900s

What did the Romantics reject from the Age of Enlightenment?

• The emphasis on individual self-expression

• The emphasis on logic and rationality

• The emphasis on industrialization

• The emphasis on urbanization

What social theory did the Romantics favor that was born during the Age of Enlightenment?

• Collectivism

• Individualism

• Rationalism

• Utilitarianism

Which of the following did Romantic Era art, including music, reflect?

• The stability and peace of the era

• The tension and nationalism of war

• The celebration of urbanization

• The focus on mass production

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary inspirations for Romantic music as mentioned in the text?

• Conveying extreme emotional states.

• Exploring nature.

• Mastery of technical skills.

• Incorporating folk music or stories.