Music - Romantic Era Flashcards
it was a time of war and revolution when people were radical and in search for freedom of self-expression and individualism
romanticism
this movement rejected the concept of rationalization and conventionalism of the classical period
romanticism
this revolution continued to flourish during this time, and the advent of machine and technology changed the way people live.
industrial revolution
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
the orchestra became massive, louder, and resembled the present ensemble
golden age of virtuoso
it is an instrumental music that narrates a story through music. It described an event, situation, and feeling.
program music
this is an overture used for a concert performance
concert overture
this is a multi-movement orchestral music that follows the same structure symphony, but it is usually extended with its forms that depend on the scene of the story it describes.
program symphony
this was introduced by Franz Liszt. It is similar to a concert overture, but the scope of subjects is wider and not limited to literary
symphonic poem or tone poem
three main kinds of orchestral/instrumental program music
concert overture
program symphony
symphonic poem or tone poem
he was a famous Russian composer of the Romantic era.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky died on?
November 6, 1893
5 short piano pieces
nocturne
etude
polonaise
mazurka
prelude
it is a musical composition that has a soft, sad, romantic or dreamy character
nocturne
it is a short musical composition designed to improve the technique of the player
etude
it is a polish dance in triple time signature
polonaise
it is a lively polish folkdance in triple time signature
mazurka
independent piece and does not necessarily preclude a larger work
prelude
he was a polish composer known for his brilliant solo piano works and concertos
frederic francois chopin
chopin died on?
october 17 1849