Early Romantic Period Review (iGCSE Music)

Question 1

What genre is this?

Accepted Answer

Symphony

Question 2

What genre is this?

Accepted Answer

Lieder

Question 3

Which tempo marking does not belong?

Accepted Answer

Prestissimo

Question 4

What type of piece is this?

Accepted Answer

March

Question 5

The texture of example 12 here is:

Accepted Answer

Homorhythmic Homophony

Question 6

Which composer in this list is NOT from the Romantic era?

Accepted Answer

Bach

Question 7

The Romantic orchestra is normally smaller than the classical orchestra.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Which tempo marking does not belong?

Accepted Answer

Grave

Question 9

What genre is this piece?

Accepted Answer

Cello Concerto

Question 10

Describe how the strings are playing in this clip:

Accepted Answer

Pizzicato then Arco

Question 11

Harmony in the romantic period is more ________ than in the Classical.

Accepted Answer

Chromatic

Question 12

Describe the text setting on the word "chanteuse":

Accepted Answer

Melismatic

Question 13

Here is the famous Minute Waltz by Chopin - which answer does NOT describe a typical Waltz?

Accepted Answer

Slow tempo

Question 14

What key is this in? (Key signature contains 1 sharp)

Accepted Answer

E minor

Question 15

The texture of example 7 here is:

Accepted Answer

Monophonic

Question 16

What major key is this Chopin Ballade in?

Accepted Answer

F

Question 17

Which composers do we consider to be a sort of "bridge" between the classical and romantic eras?

Accepted Answer

Schubert and Beethoven

Question 18

To find the relative minor, we go to the _______ scale degree in the major key.

Accepted Answer

6th

Question 19

The texture of example 12 here is:

Accepted Answer

Polyphonic

Question 20

Which characteristic does NOT describe this excerpt from Chopin's "Fantaisie impromptu"?

Accepted Answer

Block chords in the left hand

Questions 20