Quiz 2 Flashcards
Who wrote over 250 compositions for piano?
Chopin
Chopin wrote over ______ for _____
250 compositions for piano
Where was Chopin born?
Warsaw Poland
When Chopin left Warsaw in 1830 and 4 weeks after the polish uprising happens, where does he settle?
He settles in Paris
At what age does Polish settle in Paris?
at age 21
What was the hot music for the era/date?
Bel Canto opera
Who styled/composed Bel Canto opera?
Bellini, Rossini, and Donizetti
Who was Pretty Yende?
She was a south African soprano specialized in Bel Canto
We listened to _____ who is specialized (repertoire) in _____
Pretty Yende, Bel Canto
Who taught Chopin to play the piano?
his mom
What is an accompanist?
a person who plays the piano for a singer
How did Chopin earn money?
- by being an accompanist
- teaching piano
What was the bulk of Chopin’s income from?
teaching piano
What is improvisation?
creating music on the spot without preparation
How did Chopin play his music? (there’s a specific word)
easily
What is an etude?
a short musical composition for one instrument to improve the technique or demonstrate the technique
An etude is a short musical composition for one instrument to _____ the technique or ____ the technique
improve, demonstrate
Where did the word etude come from and what does it mean?
it is from the French word etudier and it means to study
Who was George Sand?
she was a French novelist
How long was George Sand and Chopin together?
for about 8 years
What did Chopin get and eventually die from?
tuberculosis
Who was Pauline Viardot?
a friend of George Sand and was a Spanish singer composer
Who was a Sweetish Soprano?
Jenny Lind
When did Chopin meet Jenny Lind?
close to the end of his life
Where did Chopin die?
Paris
What is a Nocturne?
a short composition of a romantic or dreamy character suggestive of night, typically for piano
A Nocturne is a short composition of a romantic or dreamy character suggestive of ____, typically for piano
night
What is a Virtuoso?
an individual who posses outstanding technical ability in a particular art or field
A Virtuoso is an individual who posses outstanding _____ ability in a particular art or field
technical
Frederic Chopin was a ____ pianist
virtuoso
What is an opera?
a play that is sung throughout and accompanied by orchestra
Chopin was inspired by what?
Bel Canto opera
What is the date for the Romantic Era?
1820-1900
What are Chopin’s date?
1810-1849
What was Chopin’s most dominate relationship with?
George Sand
Who was a Spanish opera and composer of befriended Chopin?
Pauline Viardot
