Romantic Period of Music 1

In what year did the Romantic period begin?

Composers were mostly interested in creating...

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Romantic period harmony.

True or False: The saxophone was a newly invented instrument during this time period.

Which word means "a piece of music written for orchestra and a soloist?"

Music making by these two types of performers increased during the Romantic time period.

Which word means "music that intends to tell or suggest a story or idea?"

Having larger orchestras could create greater...

Common people had more access to instruments due to...

True or false: Conductors, soloists, and critics became "Rock Stars" of their day.

What was the subject of this programmatic material behind this piece of music?

True or False: The symphony was only half as long as those written during the Classical period.

Which two techniques are used to create tension and suspense in music?

Which composer, as a young child, heard a choir piece once, and wrote it note for note later.

In this example, the composer creates a feeling of tension by using the technique of...

Which of the following influenced music written by Romantic composers?

What contributed to composers being able to create new timbres in orchestral pieces?

This composer bridged the Classical into the Romantic Period.

During the Romantic time period, there was a growing sense of...

Which piece of music was NOT written for orchestra?

During this time, women were given more opportunities to...

What is the title of this piece of music?

Which European composer worked and composed in New York for 6 years?

What is usually played at the beginning of an opera, play or ballet?

Which musical piece is NOT considered programmatic?