Terms

Question 1

Nationalism

Answer 1

Inspiration backed by a patriotic spirit fueled by revolution and political upheaval.

Question 2

Art Song/Lied (German)

Answer 2

Romantic poem set to music for a solo voice with piano accompaniment.

Question 3

Art Song/Lied (German): Strophic

Answer 3

Same tune over and over

Question 4

Art Song/Lied (German): Modified Strophic

Answer 4

Basically the same tune, but with significant alteration where the text requires

Question 5

Art Song/Lied (German): Through-Composed

Answer 5

Concept where composer starts, yet never returns to the original opening material.

Question 6

Character pieces: short piano works (etudes, prelude, mazurkas, waltzes, polonaises)

Answer 6

Small, single movement pieces that were influenced by popular dance rhythms. Became focus of many composers in the romantic period.

Question 7

Tempo Rubator

Answer 7

Using subtle tempo fluctuations to heighten the emotional content of his music.

Question 8

Program Music

Answer 8

music that is intended to evoke images or convey the impression of events.

Question 9

Absolute Music

Answer 9

instrumental music composed purely as music, and not intended to represent or illustrate something else.

Question 10

Symphonic Poem/Tone Poem

Answer 10

Programmatic, single movement, orchestral works

Question 11

Idee Fixe

Answer 11

Meaning “fixed idea.” A recurring theme to be presented in each movement of a piece.

Question 12

Impressionism/post-impressionism

Answer 12

Era that encompasses romantic ideas approached with a different compositional style. Inspired by nature artists like Monet.

Question 13

Verismo Opera

Answer 13

“realistic Opera,” focused on modern ideas.

Question 14

Verismo Opera: Mascagni-Cavalleria Rusticana

Answer 14

Opera by Mascagni, relentless and draining emotional workout

Question 15

Verismo Opera: Leoncavallo-I Pagliacci

Answer 15

Opera by Mascagni, relentless and draining emotional workout.