8 ACE Romantic Test

Music moves from the palace into the concert hall during the Romantic period.

Which of the following composers is NOT considered one of the "3 B's"?

A Leitmotif is a short musical theme often associated with a character or emotion.

Which of the following composers is NOT well known for piano music?

Feeling of pride, loyalty, and devotion to one’s home country.

The process of creating original ideas of melody, rhythm, harmony, etc.

Master of the art song. He composed over 600 during his life.

Assigning ideas to the instruments and sections of the orchestra.

The size of the orchestra shrinks during the Romantic period.

These two romantic era composers helped to establish the piano as a solo instrument.

Opened her own music salon. Published many works under her brother Felix's name.

Russian composer. Wrote Pictures At an Exhibition.

French composer who wrote "Symphonie Fantastique"

Which term does NOT fit when describing music of the Romantic period?

Beethoven wrote ___ symphonies and ____ opera(s).

Transitional symphony by Beethoven.

Based on the title, Symphony no. 10 in E minor should be classified as absolute music.

Very few operas are written during the romantic period.

Emotion is more important than form to a Romanticist.

A setting of a poem for solo voice with piano accompaniment.

Known as THE Russian Romantic. The Russian Five shunned him.

The 4 movement plan of a symphony is FAST-SLOW-DANCE-FAST.

Which best describes the dynamics of the romantic period?

The dates of the Romantic Period.

Known for his piano music and symphonic poems. (Hint: Hungarian)

Considered to be Beethoven’s greatest achievement because he was deaf when he composed this work.

A great deal of nationalism is present in the romantic era.

Music that is intended to be listened to. It does not suggest anything extra or try to depict something.

Based on its descriptive title, Night on Bald Mountain should be considered an example of program music.

Famous art song by Franz Schubert.

Which composer is NOT known for writing opera?

Chopin, Liszt, and Verdi are all recognized for their excellent operas.

Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake are 2 of this composer’s most famous ballets.

Next to the string section, what is the second most dominant instrument family in the romantic orchestra?

Composed the “Bridal March” in the opera Lohengrin (here comes the bride)

Which of the following composers occupies a transitional place between the Classic and Romantic periods?

French composer known for his unconventional methods of orchestration.

Polish composer. Wrote many piano works and was very nationalistic.

Work that suggests something real/tangible; a work that attempts to depict a story, picture, or idea.

German word for art song.