Development of the piano in the Romantic Period

Question 1

Name 4 ways the piano developed in Romantic era

Answer 1

1. Stronger frame allowed greater dynamic contrast
2. More keys allowed greater range of pitches
3. Pedals also increased the range of sonority (type of quality or sound)
4. Became mass produced + cheaper so more people could learn to play

Question 2

What is staccato and legato?

Answer 2

Staccato - note played with a quick key strike

Legato - played smoothly

Question 3

What is a tenuto?

Answer 3

hold the note for its full length

Question 4

What is a fermata?

Answer 4

hold the note longer than its length

Question 5

What is rubato?

Answer 5

slow down + speeding up expressively