Duplicate of Romantic Era Music

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

He introduced the world to the music of J.S. Bach.

His opera dealt with people acting on primitive emotions, so he is called a "Realist" composer.

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

This great pianist died at age 39 from tuberculosis.

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

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

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

Even though he died young from syphilis, he still wrote over 600 art songs.

Who was Chopin's girlfriend?

Speeding up the tempo.

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

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

He quit composing the last 40 years of his life to become a chef. 

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

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

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

His final symphony, "Pathetique," leads us to believe that he may have committed suicide.

He died from cholera after drinking contaminated water.

How many movements are in a Romantic Era concerto?

During the Romantic Era this country was known for Opera.

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

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

How many movements are in a Romantic Era symphony?

During the Romantic Era this country was known for Ballet.

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

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

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

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

This French composer wrote "Symphonie Fantastique" based on opium dreams.