Romantic Era Flashcards
identify 2 types of song structure in the Romantic Era
strophic form, through composed form, and programmatic
describe music in strophic form
a strophic song is a type of song that has the same melody (tune) but different lyrics (words) for each stanza (strophe). This varies from the through-composed song (or additive form) which has a different melody for every stanza (A-A-A-A)
describe music in through composed form
music that is written all the way through without repetition or return of musical material. Most forms in music have some kind of repetition or return to the large sections of the music. In through-composed music, the music is continuously changing as it progresses.
describe music that is programmatic
Instrumental music with literary or pictorial associations
program supplied by composer
suggests story, or mood
composers relate music to moral and political issues
How had the orchestra developed from the Baroque era through to the Romantic Era?
The orchestra grew in size and volume as instruments become further developed. The orchestra also became more respected and sophisticated but it also began to break boundaries and composers began to be more creative and it was even more respected for it
What are the style traits of romanticism in music?
Romantic music is very emotional and magical sounding, it is constantly changing and moving and flowing as the new formed creativity amoungst the composers began to shine through
How is music from the Romantic era different from the Classical era?
Romantic era is not strict or direct like classical music, the romantic pieces are essentially like the development part in the Classical Era
What is the difference between classical and romantic music?
romantic music is more emotional, programmatic, tuba, solo parts, less formulated and has chromaticism, rubato, dynamics were crescendos rather than sudden
What is the difference between classical music and baroque music
baroque music has a pulse to it that is not evident in the classical era. Baroque music also has a harpsicord and is very formulated.
