Romantic Era & Rachmaninoff Quiz

Why is the Romantic period so named?

• It focused on love songs

• It emphasised imagination and personal expression

• It was inspired by Romantic poets only

• It returned to Medieval styles

Which wider movements most influenced Romantic composers?

• Industrial revolution, nationalism, literature and art

• Scientific discoveries in physics

• Trade routes and exploration

• Early cinema

Approximate dates of the Romantic era?

• 1600-1750

• 1750-1820

• 1820-1900

• 1900-1950

Which of these composers belongs mainly to the Classical period, not Romantic?

• Beethoven

• Chopin

• Mozart

• Schumann

Which quality separates Romantic music from Classical music?

• Simpler, lighter textures

• Greater emphasis on emotion, individuality and imagination

• Avoidance of rubato

• Fewer instruments

Romantic melodies are often:

• Short and balanced

• Long, expressive, and lyrical

• Limited to stepwise motion

• Repeated motifs only

Romantic harmony often shows:

• Strictly diatonic chords

• Use of extended chromaticism

• No accidentals

• Reliance on medieval modes

Romantic textures are typically:

• Sparse and monophonic

• Simple homophony only

• Dense and richly orchestrated

• Just piano and voice

What does rubato mean?

• Playing strictly in time

• Flexible tempo to heighten expression

• Sudden loud dynamics

• A repeated rhythm pattern

Which of these best describes Romantic dynamics?

• Consistently soft

• Very wide range with dramatic contrasts

• Never louder than mezzo forte

• Gradual only, no sudden changes