Romantic, Modern and Post Modern Era Music REVIEW

During the Romantic Era this country was known for Opera.

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

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

Dodecaphony is when _____________.

The 3 branches of Post Modernism DO NOT INCLUDE ________.

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

4'33" is a composition of silence that lasts _______.

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

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

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

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

What is sampling?

Describe "4'33".

How many movements are in a Romantic Era concerto?

A 20th-century musical form that blends formal themes of the Classical era, tonality, embracing chromaticism & modernism

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

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

During the Romantic Era this country was known for Ballet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who was John Cage?

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

Which statement DOES NOT describe the composer Aaron Schoenberg?

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

This great pianist died at age 39 from tuberculosis.

How many movements are in a Romantic Era symphony?

Speeding up the tempo.

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

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