Romantic Flashcards
1
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What is an “Opera”?
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- Large scale vocal work
- Soloists, chorus, orchestral and accompaniment
- Wagner and Verdi famous composers
2
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What is a “Recitative”?
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- Moves story along
- Block chord accompaniment
- Music follows rhythm of speech
3
Q
What is an “Aria”?
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- Solo piece for Opera-
4
Q
What is a “Lied”?
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- German song
- Piano accompaniment
- Schumann and Schubert
5
Q
Define “Strophic”
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- Each verse and chorus the same tune
6
Q
Define “Through Composed”
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- Song continuously develops
- Verse and chorus always different
7
Q
What is a “Tremolando”?
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- String playing technique
- Alternates bow rapidly
- Trembling noise
8
Q
Define “Harmonic Minor”
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- Minor key
- Arabian or Egyptian sound
9
Q
Define “Melodic Minor”
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- Minor key
- Climbs more evenly than “Melodic”
10
Q
What is a “Diminished 7th” chord?
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- Dissonant chord
- Bad guy, silent movie soundtrack
11
Q
When was the “Romantic” period?
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- 1810-1900
12
Q
What characterises “Romantic” pieces?
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- Various moods, emotional
- Larger Orchestra
- Extreme dynamics and instruments
- Varied tempo
- Less formal structure, freedom in form and design
13
Q
List common concepts in “Romantic” music?
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- Symphony
- Concerto
- Cadenza
- Rubato
14
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Name famous “Romantic” composers
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- Chopin
- Tchaikovsy
- Schubert
- Brahms
