Unit 4: Clara Schumann

Question 1

Genres and Titles

Answer 1

Liebst du um Schönheit

Lorelei

Question 2

V: Strophic form

Answer 2

A song structure where the same music is performed for each verse of the poem
Little connection is achieved between words and music

Question 3

V: Modified strophic form

Answer 3

A song structure that allows for some repetition for music

Some changes to melody, harmony, and accompaniment made to reflect the text

Question 4

V: durchkomponiert

Answer 4

A song structure that does not repeat entire sections of the music
As a result, the music can reflect the meaning of the text

Question 5

V: Song cycle

Answer 5

A collection of art songs united by a central theme
Intended to be performed together
Poetic text drawn from the same author

Question 6

Liebst du um Schönheit, op. 12, no. 4: Genre

Answer 6

Lied

Question 7

Liebst du um Schönheit, op. 12, no. 4: Source of Text

Answer 7

Liebesfruhling

Question 8

Liebst du um Schönheit, op. 12, no. 4: Performing Forces

Answer 8

Solo voice and piano