What was a main characteristic of the Romantic period in music?

• Minimal use of emotions

• Strict adherence to classical forms

• Emphasis on individualism

• Focus on traditional rules

Which country became the center of Romantic music?

• Germany

• Italy

• Russia

• France

What was a significant change in piano construction during the Romantic period?

• Reduction of keys to 61

• Increase in octaves to five

• Introduction of metal frames

• Elimination of wooden parts

Which composer is known for his Piano Concertos and Mazurkas?

• Robert Schumann

• Frederic Francois Chopin

• Franz Liszt

• Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky

What was Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky's original career path before music?

• Engineer

• Lawyer

• Journalist

• Teacher

Which piece is NOT composed by Camille Saint-Saens?

• Carnival of the Animals

• Symphony No. 3

• The Nutcracker

• Danse Macabre

What was Robert Schumann's primary musical influence?

• Johannes Brahms

• Claude Debussy

• Franz Schubert

• Ludwig van Beethoven

Which of the following works is associated with Franz Liszt?

• Sleeping Beauty

• Samson and Delilah

• La Campanella

• Eugene Onegin

What theme is commonly found in Romantic music?

• Focus on industrialization

• Exploration of nature

• Celebration of urban life

• Emphasis on mathematical precision

Which composer was known for his dramatic performances and breaking piano strings?

• Frederic Francois Chopin

• Franz Liszt

• Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky

• Robert Schumann