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Wagner, Mahler and 20th Century Music
Wagner, Mahler and 20th Century Music
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Which of the following best describes Romantic music (1820–1900)?
Emphasized emotion, imagination, and individualism
Focused on balance, clarity, and structure
Strictly followed Classical rules of composition
Was mainly composed for church use
2
Which piece by Wagner, is known for its extended periods of unresolved tension?
Pictures at an Exhibition
Symphonie Fantastique
Tristan and Isolde
Götterdämmerung
3
What is the nationality of Richard Wagner?
Singaporean
French
American
German
4
What genre is Mahler best known for?
Symphony
Piano concertos
Opera
Pop music
5
What is a
Lied
in Romantic music?
A choral work in Latin
A dramatic overture
A symphonic poem
A German art song for solo voice and piano
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Who was the composer responsible for building the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, dedicating it to his own works?
Franz Liszt
Ludwig van Beethoven
Richard Wagner
Johannes Brahms
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What is a symphonic poem?
A single-movement orchestral work that tells a story or paints a picture
A multi-movement work for solo instrument and orchestra
A short choral piece based on a folk tale
A piece of music written for a solo voice with piano accompaniment
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What is
nationalism
in music?
A movement where composers used folk tunes & rhythms
A style of music that strictly follows classical forms and structures
The rejection of traditional harmony and rhythm
A musical movement that promotes collaboration between composers
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What is a
leitmotif
in music?
A solo passage designed to show off the performer’s skill
A recurring musical theme associated with a particular character or idea
A fast and lively dance in triple time
A section of music played by the full orchestra
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Identify the characteristics of Romantic Music
All of the above
Very wide range of dynamics
Large orchestration
Use of chromatic /rich harmony
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What compositional technique is Wagner especially known for developing?
Fugue
Leitmotif
Serialism
Counterpoint
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What term is used to describe Wagner's concept of a "total work of art" combining music, drama, and visual elements?
Leitmotif
Musikdrama
Singspiel
Gesamtkunstwerk
13
Identify a composer in the Romantic Era
Haydn
Berlioz
Bach
Vivaldi
14
Which of the following music is NOT composed by Richard Wagner?
Siegfried
Die Walküre
Four seasons
Das Rheingold
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What is an
idée fixe
in music?
A type of musical theme that represents a specific idea or character
A fixed tempo marking used in Romantic symphonies
A motif used to transition between movements in classical sonatas
A short, recurring rhythmic pattern used in Baroque fugues
