Romantic Orchestral Music/ Symphonic Poem/ Neoclassical Symphony/ Ballet

Question 1

Edward Grieg composed Peer Gynt, Suite No. Op.46 what are the two parts of the song?

Answer 1

• In the hall of the Mountain King

- Morning Mood

Question 2

What is Edward Greig sound of the 1st movement Morning mood?

Answer 2

• creates the sound of the morning
• dreamy melody by flute and oboe
• major key

Question 3

What is Edward Grieg sound of the last movement In the Hall of the Mountain King?

Answer 3

melody rises and ascends

• single theme repeated over and over again
• creates a march like sounds with a crash
• speeds up at the end

Question 4

What are characteristics of Hector Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique 4 movement?

Answer 4

• set in minor mode

- has 5 movements

Question 5

What is present in Tchaikovask piece the Nutcracker part of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy?

Answer 5

• creates a fantasy sound
• christmas sounds
• ternary form
• celesta is used
• pizzicato
• duple meter

Question 6

What is present in Tchaikovask piece the Nutcracker Dance part trepeck?

Answer 6

• fast tempo

- full orchestra playing