ARTS Topic 1.3 - GLIMPSES IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC (Part 2)

Which form of music dominated the Classical period between 1750-1820?

• Waltz
• Etude
• Sonata
• Nocturne

Who are the composers best representing the Classical period?

• Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven
• Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms
• Peter Tchaikovsky, Claude Debussy, George Gershwin
• Arnold Schoenberg, Igor Stravinsky, Béla Bartók

What is the main characteristic of an art song?

• It focuses on instrumental brilliance.
• Words, melody, and accompaniments reinforce each other.
• It is a form of dance music.
• It is characterized by atonality and dissonance.

Which composers perfected the art song in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven
• Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms
• Peter Tchaikovsky, Claude Debussy, George Gershwin
• Arnold Schoenberg, Igor Stravinsky, Béla Bartók

What was the focus of music during the Romantic period between 1800-1900?

• Religious and stately ceremonials
• Refinement and delicacy
• Individualism and experimentation
• Expression of personal feelings and emotions

What forms of music gained popularity during the Romantic period?

• Waltz, etude, nocturne, and art song
• Sonata and symphony
• Opera and ballet
• Jazz and blues

What significant changes did music experience at the turn of the 20th century?

• Introduction of classical forms
• Emphasis on simplicity and harmony
• Revolutionary changes reflecting material and mechanized leanings
• Focus on traditional melodies and rhythms

What is a dominant characteristic of contemporary music?

• Refinement and delicacy
• Individualism
• Religious themes
• Chivalric romance

What are some stylistic trends noted in contemporary music?

• Romanticism and classicism
• Baroque and Renaissance
• Neo-romanticism, impressionism, expressionism, and neoclassicism
• Minimalism and modernism

What does neoclassicism in music aim to maintain?

• German romantic traditions
• Italian opera traditions
• French impressionist techniques
• Russian folk influences