Romantic Era (1820–1900) (Junior Cert Music): Quizzes
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What years did the Romantic era in music span?
What years did the Romantic era in music span?
1820-1900
What is a leitmotif?
What is a leitmotif?
A short musical idea for a character/theme
Which THREE themes did Romantic music focus on?
Which THREE themes did Romantic music focus on?
Love, nature, and heroism
What is chromaticism?
What is chromaticism?
Moving in semitone steps
What does rubato mean?
What does rubato mean?
Flexible timing
What is programme music?
What is programme music?
Music that tells a story or paints picture
Which new instruments were added to the Romantic orchestra?
Which new instruments were added to the Romantic orchestra?
Piccolo, tuba, and harp
What dynamic range did Romantic composers use?
What dynamic range did Romantic composers use?
From ppp to fff
What nationality was Tchaikovsky?
What nationality was Tchaikovsky?
Russian
In what year was Swan Lake composed?
In what year was Swan Lake composed?
1875
Which instrument plays the Main Theme of Swan Lake at the start?
Which instrument plays the Main Theme of Swan Lake at the start?
Oboe
What nationality was Johannes Brahms?
What nationality was Johannes Brahms?
German
Which new percussion instruments were added in the Romantic era?
Which new percussion instruments were added in the Romantic era?
Triangle, cymbals, bass drum
Which new forms emerged in the Romantic era?
Which new forms emerged in the Romantic era?
Tone poem, nocturne, character pieces
What was dissonance used for in Romantic music?
What was dissonance used for in Romantic music?
To add tension