Romantic Period : Instrumental Flashcards
year of the romantic period
1820 - 1900
when did the romantic movement gain its momentum
when people reacted against the Industrial Revolution
important wars during the romantic period
Crimean War, Civil War, Franco-Prussian War
an orchestral piece that articulated a story
symphonic poem
composition for solo voice and piano that gives premium on symbolic meanings attached on the lyric
art song
German word for an art song
lied
highlights the talents of individuals
virtuoso
characteristic features of instrumental Romantic Music
focused on national identity, surrender to nature, a longing for the infinite, the mystic and supernatural, the strange and surprising, spiritual experiences and subjectivism
a form of instrumental music of a narratice and descriptive kind that is intended to express a story or images that depict the theme and scenes in a literary text
program music
was invented around 1700, the piano was meant to ve an alternative to the harpsicord
piano music
upgrades that were added sa piano
sustain pedal, soft pedal, touch response
this family invented the cross-stringing layout
Steinway and Sons
He had a tremendous impact on other musicians. He performed his 1st concert at the age of 8. He played at the Salle Pleyel which made him an instant celebrity. Expressed emotional ambiguity that awed his listeners. Also used luminous music textures to evocate melodies to express his thoughts through the piano.
Frederic Chopin
Romantic Russian musician who produced various kinds of compositions
Peter Tchaikovsky
renowed as a child prodigy at the age of 6. Was denied an admission to the Paris Conservatory.
Franz Liszt
