Romantic Music Period

Music of the Romantic period is characterized by…..

• memorable melodies

• intense feelings

• richly expressive harmony

• fueled by emotion

Define "Program symphony"

• Shape determines pitch, aid in reading music

• German art song

• Multi-movement programmatic orchestral work

Select significant composers of the Romantic Period

• Schumann

• Mozart

• Chopin

• Debussy

• Beethoven

What three characteristics make up Romantic music?

• Moody

• Emotional

• Personal

• Rigid

Romantic composers used the following subjects as the basis for their compositions...

• nationalism

• folklore

• exoticism

• atonality

The term "tempo rubato"associated with Chopin’s music, means the performer should...

• play strictly within the given tempo

• take liberties with the tempo

• focus on performing swiftly and quickly

• improvise within the piece

What 19th century composer focused primarily on piano compositions?

• Bizet

• Berlioz

• Verdi

• Chopin

By the Romantic era, concerts had moved from the aristocratic palace to the public concert hall.

• True

• False

What are the correct dates of the Romantic Period?

• 1800-1900

• 1830-1900

• 1850-1910

• 1800-1920

A period in Western music that utilizes and expresses the human emotions and experiences as inspiration of the music.

• Classical Period

• Romantic Period

• Baroque Period

• Renaissance Period