Romantic Era (1820–1900) (Junior Cert Music): Flashcards
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Romantic Era time period
Romantic Era time period
1820-1900
Themes in Romantic music
Themes in Romantic music
Love, nature, and heroism
New instruments in Romantic orchestra
New instruments in Romantic orchestra
Piccolo, tuba, harp, bass clarinet, saxophone
Leitmotif definition
Leitmotif definition
Short musical idea linked to character, mood, or theme
Chromaticism meaning
Chromaticism meaning
Moving in semitone steps
Dynamic range in Romantic music
Dynamic range in Romantic music
ppp to fff
Rubato definition
Rubato definition
Flexible timing
New Romantic forms
New Romantic forms
Tone poem, nocturne, character pieces
Programme music definition
Programme music definition
Music that tells a story or paints a picture
Tchaikovsky's famous ballets
Tchaikovsky's famous ballets
Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty
Year Swan Lake was composed
Year Swan Lake was composed
1875
Instrument playing Swan Lake main theme
Instrument playing Swan Lake main theme
Oboe
Brahms' nationality
Brahms' nationality
German
Brahms' famous works
Brahms' famous works
Brahms' Lullaby, Hungarian Dances, four symphonies
Most common texture in Romantic music
Most common texture in Romantic music
Homophony