Romantic Period Unit Study Guide

Known as Strauss the Elder, he wrote mostly waltzes.

Known as the Waltz King; slightly more well-known than his father.

Instrumental music that tells a story or gives the impressions of poems, literary works, and so on.

He is also the most “Classical” in his music, reflecting many of the techniques of the Baroque and Classical periods.

A genre in the arts that refers to the heroic prose and art that was popular during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

A single, continuous movement that reflects a poem, story, or painting

Was famous all over Europe for his performing skills, was noted that he had great showmanship during performances.

Works that adhere to the typical symphonic form, but which also add in choirs and soloists.

One of the most noted composers for piano music in the history of music.

His work is more conservative and traditional than most of the other composers of the period.

Those who were more innovative and creative in the form and style of their works.

Often accompanied by a strong sense of pride and connection with one’s particular group.

The use of notes outside the scale that the music is using

Began in the early nineteenth century and ended in the early twentieth century.

Those who used the ethnic and national folk traditions in their work.

Those who retained the classical forms and guidelines.

A piece in which dancers tell a story through their movements and the music.