romantic

Question 1

lied

Answer 1

• solo song for piano and voice
• german

Question 2

song cycle

Answer 2

• group of songs linked by a common theme or with text written by same author
• usually accompanied by piano or sometimes orchestra
• associated with lied

Question 3

sprechgesang

Answer 3

• german for ‘speech song’
• halfway between speech and song

Question 4

leitmotiv

Answer 4

• musical idea or theme occurring through work which represents a person, event or idea
• return periodically at relevant points in piece

Question 5

the piano

Answer 5

• number of notes increased
• sounded richer with a wider range in pitch, volume and tone
• greater use of sustaining pedal

Question 6

nationalist

Answer 6

• music which reflects aspects of the nationality of a country
• could be achieved through folk mommies, traditional dance rhythms or instruments associated with a particular country

Question 7

key aspects of romantic period

Answer 7

• greater freedom in form and design
• intensely emotive
• dense texture with dramatic contrasts
• larger orchestra
• patriotism