History of Western Music II (LAHN-212) Quiz 1

A multi-movement composition that shares material between the movements.

music that reflects more than purely the music itself.

groups of songs that were related to one another in a narrative fashion, or more freely by sharing a mood or emotion.

Berlioz—theme, or melody associated with a character / changing situation

operatic style which emphasized beautiful, lyrical, and often elaborate melodic passages for the voice.

rebirth of Italian nationalism (first period of Verdi's creative life)

operatic motif associated with a person, thing, or mood. returns throughout a piece.

'combination of the arts.' a restoration of early Greek dramatic concepts. (wagner)

a term that replaced 'gesamtkunstwerk,' thankfully.

city in germany where Wagner designed his own theater—there are music festivals held here each summer.

europe divided between 'absolute' music and 'music drama'

comic operas often based on historical or mythological topics

pianist—won 'prix de rome' in 1857. composed "Carmen"

Coined by Liszt for a one movement, programmatic piece for orchestra that conveyed an idea through themes

Liszt—adapting themes to different situations.

Liszt performing solo piano pieces in a concert hall.

19th century etudes performed in concert.

'night piece' short piano piece, highly embellished melody, contemplative mood (romantic period)

instrumental piece inspired by narrative poetry

serious opera, sung throughout

genre of musical theater combining dialogue with background music.

presenting everyday people in familiar situations, often quite brutally.

German. studied w/ Haydn. Composed symphonies, piano sonatas, string quartets, Fedelio-only operas, pastoral and choral pieces. developed deafness.

Classical, Romantic (innovative, popular), Baroque (smaller audience, deaf)

Austrian. 1000 works before death at 31. 'unfinished symphony' in C. over 600 'lieder'

Hungarian. pianist. influenced by paganini. first recitals. early music is complex and showy. later music anticipates impressionism. used thematic trans. cyclic, prog. music. invented symphonic poem (les preludes)

German composer / critic. married Clara Wieck. wrote descriptive piano suites—kinderscenen, carnaval, papillons, davidsbundlertanze. wrote song cycle Dichterliebe.

Polish. piano composer. influenced by bach, mozart, bel canto opera, polish dance music. wrote etudes and operas for piano. 24 preludes

polish dance music

german. child prodigy / wealthy. pianist. revived bachs music performing st matthew passion. wrote Midsummer Night's Dream Hebrides. No. 3 Scottish, No. 4 Italian, No. 5 Reformation.

French. arranger. dramatic music, no chamber or piano music. Symphonie Fantastique. idée fixe. loved Harriet Smithson. wrote a book on instrumentation / orchestration.

German. 'heir to beethoven.' 4 symphonies (1st took 20 years) friends with schumann. represents 'absolute music'

Schubert—post-mortem, in C

Schubert—b minor.

Beethoven mvt. 1—dun dun dun dunnnnn mvt. 3—slower variations on the above rhythmic motif.

Beethoven fluttering piano.

Schubert Ostinato piano intro—male vocalist enters.

Liszt string intro. winds join. orchestral—strings arpeggiating.

Schumann Higher Register Piano, male vocalist enters. (listen for "im wunderschönen") third audio example is quicker.

Chopin Starts with Octaves Virtuosic. Soft piano recording.

Mendelssohn question; is a violinist killing it right now? yes? it's the Concerto for Violin mvt. 3

intro w/ percussion. unison strings—many descending lines. glorious sounding brass!

Brahms Begins with soft strings. Nearly a 'swung' rhythm.

Brahms Listen for a Choir

Wagner begins with descending line Subdued male vocalist enters.

Verdi Vocalist solo at first. Female joins. Powerful choir later on.

Puccini Female vocalist. Flute countermelody at points.