Romanticism Flashcards
1
Q
Where was the term “romantic” derived from ?
A
Medieval romance
2
Q
What are the reactions of romanticism ?
A
- Refuge in past, myth and supernatural
- “Common folk” as the true embodiment of the nation
- Nature for refuge, inspirational and revelation
- Solitude and individual esteemed
- Higher ideal of enlightening the world beyond the everyday
3
Q
What is programmatic music?
A
Works that recount a narrative or sequence of events
4
Q
What is absolute music?
A
Music that refers to nothing but itself
5
Q
What is a character piece?
A
A piece that depicts or suggests mood, personality, scene
6
Q
What are characteristics of Romanticism ?
A
- free from conventions
- more imagination and subjectivity
- limitations of reason
7
Q
What is the New Sublime?
A
Romanticisms ability to transcend “black and white” thinking of the past. The art doesn’t have to be beautiful to be good but it has to create an emotional response.
