Music Flashcards
spanned from 1820 to 1900, it was a time of war and revolution when people were radical and in search for freedom of self-expression and individualism
Romantic period
it is not about love or romance; it is all about nature, childhood, supernatural and gothic elements, rebellion, nationalism, patriotism, heroism, passion, freedom, and self expression,
Romanticism
bridged the transition between the classical and the Romantic periods. His latter works expanded the classical musical style, which gave birth to Romanticism.
Ludwig van Beethoven
The orchestra became massive, louder, and resembled the present ensemble. Concertos with piano music also became more important in this era, because composers wanted to perform and show their skills onstage.
Golden Age of Virtuoso
is an instrumental music that narrates a story through music. It describes an event, situation, and feeling.
Program music
The three main kinds of orchestral/instrumental program music:
concert overture, program symphony, symphonic poem or tone poem
was a famous Russian composer of the Romantic era. He began his piano lessons at the age of five and exhibited great potential in music at an early age.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
5 Types of short piano pieces
nocturne, etude, polonaise, mazurka, prelude
is a musical composition that has a soft, sad, romantic, or dreamy character; it is typically for the piano.
nocturne
is a short musical composition designed to improve the technique of the player.
Etude
is a Polish dance in triple time signature.
Polonaise
is a lively Polish folk dance in triple time signature.
Mazurka
in Romantic piano music became an independent piece and does not necessarily preclude a larger work
prelude
This is the school where Tchaikovsky was enrolled for 2 years
St. Petersburg Conservatory
When did Tchaikovsky die?
November 6, 1893
