Hector Berlioz Terms Flashcards
Define <u>program symphony</u>
19th-century multi-movement orchestral genre
modeled after 18th-century symphony with programmatic elements
includes a descriptive title
accompanying text often outlines the program
Define <u>idée fixe</u>
French for “fixed idea”
devised by Berlioz
a recurring theme which undergoes transformation
serves as a unifying thread in a multi-movement composition
in <i>Symphonie fantastique</i>, represents “the-beloved”
Define <u>Dies irae</u>
Latin for “day of wrath”
a monophonic chant melody dating from late Middle Ages
drawn from Roman Catholic requiem (Mass for the Dead)
19th-century audiences would have associated the tine with funeral services
Define <u>col legno></u>
Italian for “with the wood”
novel string effect invented by Berlioz
players tap on the strings with the wooden parts of their bows
