Romantic

Question 1

Famous Romantic Era composers?

Answer 1

Richard Wagner

Franz Liszt

Question 2

What time period was the Romantic era

Answer 2

1820-1910

Question 3

Characteristics

Answer 3

uses a large orchestra
exploits the dramatic conflict between soloist and orchestra
often has the emphasis on virtuosic display
often has very difficult solo parts
has cadenzas written by the composer rather than improvised

Question 4

The ensemble sonata

Answer 4

The ensemble sonata (for solo instrument and piano) retained much of its popularity, violin sonatas and cello sonatas in particular.

Question 5

Name a difference between romantic and classical era?

Answer 5

Romantic orchestras were much bigger
The piano became even more important
Many more composers
More music was written for virtuoso instrumentalists

Question 6

Tone of Romantic music

Answer 6

Variety of mood and atmosphere.

Brass, woodwind and percussion more active role

Question 7

Rubato

Answer 7

speeding up and slowing down of tempo

Question 8

Miniature Form

Answer 8

Very short form

Question 9

Monumental

Answer 9

Very long form, up to several hours.

Question 10

What changed with women in this era?

Answer 10

Allowed to study music in this era