Combined: Wright, 2e Chapter 10-13

Which of Beethoven's symphony begins with a 4 note movtive- short, short, short, long

Which symphony is said to be "Fate, knocking at the door?"

The union of poetry and music; singer with accompaniment

chamber music usually performed by a solo performer

A composition that suggests pathos and passion

Beethoven symphony originally dedicated to Napoleon

Beethoven's works are often the standard against which other composer's measure their work

Birthplace of Beethoven

a one movement work for orchestra that tells a story

Who was the first composer to earn a living as music critic?

The triplets in the piano accompaniment of Erlking depict the

The prima donna or diva is the lead soprano in the opera. She is usually the heroine.

a ballet by Peter Tchaikovsky set at Christmas time

This composer’s operas are performed more than by any other composer of opera.

Wrote on an excellent treatise on orchestration

Poet of Erlking

Masterpiece Lied written by Schubert at age 17;

Beethoven's compositions are played in concert and on radios more than any other composer

A multi-movement piece that depicts a succession of events

Who wrote the original story for the Nutcracker

Arranging a composer's music for instruments

This European composer was more famous than Beethoven in the 1820’s

Wagner preferred to call his operas

What does Scherzo mean?

Which one of Beethoven's symphony is nicknamed the Choral symphony

A song where the music continually changes with the poem

modified strophic form

What type of work is Symphonie Fantastique?

A melody from southern Spain that also includes gypsy elements.

Most of Beethoven's last works are symphonies

The most important component in a Wagnerian opera.

When a performer takes liberties with the tempo for expressive purposes

Who is depicted in the Symphonie Fantastique?

Who wrote the text for the Choral Symphony?

What is the term that is used to identify a composer's composition?

The Bayreuth theatre was built for this composer’s works.

Which composer was supported by patroness Nadezhda von Meck?

This composer wrote the operas Manon Lescaut and La Boheme

Who composed the Symphonie Fantastique?

Uses stylized steps and pantomime to tell a story

Creator of uniquely German opera. He influenced many other composers in his life.

The Italian term for “beautiful singing”

Whose plays heavily influenced Berlioz?

A song that repeats the music with each new stanza

19th century female Romantic concert pianist

Which piece often replaces the Minuet in the 3rd movement?

Poet of the piano; Polish Pianist/Composer

Late 19th c. romantic program composer of large orchestral forces who was prolific

What king first used ballets in operas?

Romantic period artists were often fascinated with the supernatural and macabre.

The Idee fixe represents

What is the main job of the Valkyries?

How many sonatas did Beethoven compose?

A letter written by Beethoven detailing his struggle with losing his hearing

Who falls in love in the opera La boheme?

What does verismo mean?

A brief instrumental work, usually solo, which captures 1 mood

What instrument was Beethoven a virtuoso on?

gathering of friends to hear poetry & music performed by Schubert

What is the name of the instrument which was an early tuba used in the Symphonie Fantastique?

What is the subject matter of realistic opera?