Romantic Movement and Music

Question 1

Which of these authors wrote during the Romantic Movement?

Accepted Answer

Mary Shelley, Jane Austen, Edgar Allen Poe

Question 2

Which of these themes were NOT widely used during this movement?

Accepted Answer

The plight of the "Common Man"

Question 3

A melody or theme that represents a character, emotion, object, or place is called:

Accepted Answer

Lietmotif

Question 4

People started to feel "trapped" in society because of:

Accepted Answer

Industrialization and Urbanization

Question 5

Were small performing groups (like trios and quartets) only comprised of string instruments?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 6

T or F: The spirit of the Romantic Movement was about strictly following established rules.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

True or False: The Romantic Movement was based on the idea of "absolute truth."

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Which Symphonic Poems did we watch in class?

Accepted Answer

Danse Macabre, Night on Bare Mountain, Sorcerer's Appretice

Question 9

What does Program Music do?

Accepted Answer

It tells a story

Question 10

The focus of expression and understanding was based on what?

Accepted Answer

Personal emotions and experiences

Question 11

Are you going to be prepared for this test?

Accepted Answer

I better be, Most Definitely

Question 12

What was the name of the villain in the Lied we listened to?

Accepted Answer

The Earl King

Question 13

In what context is a Suite meant to be played?

Accepted Answer

With a play or ballet

Question 14

During the Romantic Era, how was the term "Sonata" defined?

Accepted Answer

A piece for 1 instrument, or soloist with accompaniment

Question 15

What does "Absolute" music do?

Accepted Answer

It is music for music's sake

Question 16

What kind of emotions were emphasized in this movement?

Accepted Answer

Intense

Question 17

If a song has new words and ideas throughout the song without repeats, it is:

Accepted Answer

Through-Composed

Question 18

What subjects were influenced by Romanticism?

Accepted Answer

Politics, Music, Science, Art

Question 19

What was the most important goal of Romanticism?

Accepted Answer

Originality

Question 20

What was the specific time frame of the Romantic Era?

Accepted Answer

Not confined to a specific time frame

Question 21

What important part of a brass instrument was invented?

Accepted Answer

The valve

Question 22

The concept of "genius" became defined as:

Accepted Answer

Creating something from nothing

Question 23

Music specially composed to be heard at certain points during a play is called:

Accepted Answer

Incidental Music

Question 24

What does the term "Zeitgeist" mean?

Accepted Answer

Spirit of the Age

Question 25

What does Romanticism think of the past?

Accepted Answer

Criticizes it

Question 26

"Nationalism" is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Pride for one's country or heritage

Question 27

A story song for voice and piano is called:

Accepted Answer

Lied

Question 28

If a song has verses where the words change, but the music repeats, it is:

Accepted Answer

Strophic

Question 29

John Williams is a modern composer. What technique does he use in his movie scores?

Accepted Answer

Lietmotif

Question 30

In a Lied, what is the relationship between the singer and the piano?

Accepted Answer

Piano and Singer work together as equals

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