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Music of the Romantic Era

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False? The orchestra shrank in size during the Romantic Era.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

How did the Industrial Revolution impact the music of the Romantic Era?

a)

The products of the industrial revolution led to better quality instrument manufacturing.

b)

People who worked in factories had more time to attend concerts for entertainment.

c)

The middle class was the primary supporter of the arts.

d)

All of the above

3.

German poetry set for solo voice and piano is called

a)

Concerto

b)

Lieder

c)

Symphonic Poems

d)

Opera

4.

True or False? The monarchy was revolted against throughout Europe during the Romantic Era.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of the arts during the Romantic Era?

a)

Emotion

b)

Individualism

c)

Religion

d)

Imagination

6.

True or False? The term "Romantic Era" refers to the expression of love during this era.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which TWO composers are known for writing Lieder and Song Cycles?

a)

Franz Schubert

b)

Frederic Chopin

c)

Franz Liszt

d)

Robert Schumann

8.

Which TWO composers helped make the Romantic Era the "golden age" of the piano?

a)

Franz Schubert

b)

Frederic Chopin

c)

Franz Liszt

d)

Robert Schumann

9.

Who is known for breaking a great number of pianos at concert performances?

a)

Clara Schumann

b)

Franz Liszt

c)

Richard Wagner

d)

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

10.

Which Romantic Era composer is known for having written over 1,000 pieces of music?

a)

Franz Schubert

b)

Franz Liszt

c)

Robert Schumann

d)

Richard Wagner

11.

Which composer is known for writing extravagant opera productions?

a)

Frederic Chopin

b)

Franz Liszt

c)

Richard Wagner

d)

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

12.

Which composer is most known for writing ballet music?

a)

Robert Schumann

b)

Richard Wagner

c)

Nicolo Paganini

d)

Pytor Tchaikovsky

13.

Who wrote The Ring of the Nibelungs?

a)

Robert Schumann

b)

Richard Wagner

c)

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

d)

Franz Liszt

14.

Who is known for writing the "Funeral March" in one of his sonatas?

a)

Franz Schubert

b)

Richard Wagner

c)

Franz Liszt

d)

Frederic Chopin

15.

The Erlking is an example of

a)

German opera

b)

German lieder

c)

ballet

d)

orchestral music

16.

Who was the first Russian composer to gain international acclaim for his music?

a)

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

b)

Frederic Chopin

c)

Edvard Grieg

d)

Antonin Dvorak

17.

What instrument was invented during the Romantic Era?

a)

Clarinet

b)

Saxophone

c)

Oboe

d)

Piano

18.

True or False? Composers began to incorporate folk tunes into their music during the Romantic Era to help fledgling nations establish a national identity.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

In addition to composing music, composers of the Romantic Era would also do the following to supplement their income

a)

teach

b)

write critiques and books

c)

both of these

d)

none of these

20.

True or False? Many pieces of music written during the Romantic Era have entered 20th century films, commercials, and are referenced in modern art.

a)

True

b)

False