Romantic Era Music

His opera "Lohengrin" has the famous wedding song "Here Comes the Bride."

His opera are called "Music Dramas" because he made the plot equal to the music.

Absolute Music is...

His opera include "Madame Butterfly" and "La Boheme."

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Romantic Era music?

During the Romantic Era this country was known for Opera.

Because his hands were so large pianists have a hard time playing his music.

Which composer is known as the transition composer from Classical to Romantic?

His avoidance of home tone was a major influence on early 20th century composers.

During the Romantic Era this country was known for Ballet.

What are the approximate beginning and ending dates of the Romantic Era?

The finale of his "William Tell" has the melody used for "The Lone Ranger."

A bachelor, the only woman he was in love with was Clara Weber Schumann.

During the Romantic Era this country was known for Art Songs.

This composer of "The New World Symphony" used Bohemian folk music in his compositions.

This French composer wrote "Symphonie Fantastique"

Music that is written to tell a story or paint a mental picture is called

Speeding up the tempo is called...?

During the Romantic Era this country was known as the gathering place of pianists.

He spent the last two years of his life in an insane asylum, visited daily by his wife Clara.

How many movements are in a Romantic Era symphony?

He introduced "leitmotif," a theme that introduces characters each time they go on stage.