romantic Flashcards
1
Q
what was the time period
A
1820-1900
2
Q
key composers
A
tchaikovsky
chopin
wagner
3
Q
2 characteristics
A
composers wrote about themes- love, nature etc
programme music
4
Q
key feature of romantic music
A
more dramatic and expressive
wide range of dynamics
tempo changes
extra notes added to chords
virtuoso- technically difficult pieces
5
Q
describe the orchestras
A
much bigger
piccolo, bass clarinet, contrabassoon
6
Q
describe melodies
A
virtuosic
cadenzas
large range of dynamics, articulation and tone
accompaniment played broken chords
7
Q
describe harmony
A
diatonic, chromatic harmony and dissonance
