Music GA 3.1

Question 1

At age 13, he studied organ and composition at the Paris Conservatory. He was
both a virtuoso pianist and a composer. Born on October 9, 1935 in Paris, France.

Answer 1

Camille Saint-Saëns

Question 2

He first studied medicine but abandoned it for his love of music. He was one of the famous composers of program symphony. - Born on December 11, 1803 — In Paris, France

Answer 2

Hector Berlioz

Question 3

At age 12, he wrote a handful of operas, and symphonies for string orchestras,
sonatas, and fugues. He was also an active conductor, he conducted Bach’s St. Matthew
Passion in Berlin. Born on February 3, 1809 — In Hamburg, Germany.

Answer 3

Felix Mendelssohn

Question 4

These two were brilliant, gifted, and unique in the history of music. One would compose and the other performed

Answer 4

Robert and Clara Schumann

Question 5

He was a pianist before he became a composer. He was known as the master of symphonic and sonata styles. He wrote a handful of chamber music, piano works, choral compositions,
concerti, and symphonies.

Answer 5

Johannes Brahms

Question 6

He was called “The Devil’s Violinist” for his amazing and extraordinary talent in
playing the violin. He developed 8 violin techniques, and his violin virtuosity was his edge over
other Romantic musicians

Answer 6

Nicolo Paganini

Question 7

Flourished in 1820 – 1900. The name was derived from medieval “romances”. In this period, composers were inspired by romantic love and the supernatural,
this even included dark themes like death too. These composers drew inspiration
from the history and culture of their countries.

Answer 7

Romantic Period

Question 8

Refers to a short, lyrical piece for piano. It can also be for a solo
instrument but with piano accompaniment.

Answer 8

Romance

Question 9

Means “night piece” in French. It’s a slow, lyrical, and intimate
composition for piano solos.

Answer 9

Nocture

Question 10

Polish dance music in triple-time signature.

Answer 10

Mazurka

Question 11

Eeans “study” in French, it is a composition meant to help a student
learn difficult playing techniques. Could also help a performer master technical
difficulties

Answer 11

Etuda

Question 12

An introductory piece of music

Answer 12

Prelude

Question 13

German dance in triple meter

Answer 13

Waltz

Question 14

Short musical piece for solo instrument

Answer 14

Impromptu

Question 15

The musical movement of a playful character, typically in ABA form.

Answer 15

Scherzo

Question 16

Originally a Polish court dance. It is a triple meter composition for
piano.

Answer 16

Polonaise

Question 17

New development during the Romantic period. It is
instrumental music associated with a story or a poem.

Answer 17

Program Music

Question 18

Instrumental music written for its
own sake, and for which the composer did not intend a program.

Answer 18

Absolute Music or Non-program Music

Question 19

Instrumental composition in several moments based to
some extent on a literary or a pictorial idea.

Answer 19

Program Symphony

Question 20

One-movement orchestral composition based to some
extent on a literary or pictorial idea. It was developed by Franz Liszt.

Answer 20

Symphonic Poem

Question 21

Music intended to be performed before and during a play to
set the mood for scenes or highlight dramatic action

Answer 21

Incidental Music