Romantic Period Quiz

What did the Romantic period in music emphasize?

• Logic, structure, and form

• Emotion, imagination, and individualism

• Harmony, rhythm, and melody

• Simplicity, clarity, and balance

What does Beethoven’s 9th Symphony require?

• A small orchestra

• A solo pianist

• A large orchestra, a full choir, and vocal soloists

• A single violin

What was a new feature of compositions in the Romantic period?

• Uniformity

• Variety

• Simplicity

• Silence

What was not a limitation in the Romantic period music?

• Length of pieces

• Number of composers

• Types of instruments

• Length of pieces AND types of instruments

What did Beethoven’s 9th Symphony include besides a large orchestra?

• A solo pianist

• A full choir and vocal soloists

• A single violin

• A flute ensemble

Which of these is a characteristic type of orchestral music from the Romantic period?

• The Tone Poem

• The Classical Concerto

• The Baroque Fugue

• The Jazz Suite

Which type of orchestral music is NOT from the Romantic period?

• The Classical Sonata

• The Romantic Symphony

• The Tone Poem

• Concert Overtures

What is the Romantic symphony's approach to musical movements?

• Fixed number

• Flexible number

• No movements

• Only one movement

What is the purpose of a tone poem?

• To provide background music for films

• To tell a story through music

• To accompany dance performances

• To serve as a warm-up exercise for musicians

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tone poem?

• It is a long, one movement work

• It tells a story

• It is always accompanied by lyrics

• It is a type of program music