Romantic Concerto Flashcards
1
Q
What period was the Romantic Concerto popular?
A
1820-1900
2
Q
What kind of themes did romantic music have?
A
Portrayed contrasting emotions and ideas
3
Q
What are some popular composers of the time?
A
Tchaikovsky, Wagner and Chopin
4
Q
What are the dynamics like?
A
Wide range of dynamics. with sudden changes that makes the music very dramatic.
5
Q
What is the tempo like?
A
The piece might change speeds a lot of times
6
Q
How did the orchestra develope?
A
Orchestra’s got bigger
7
Q
What kind of instruments used in romantic music?
A
Strings
Woodwinds - flutes and piccolo, oboes and clarinets, bassoon and double bassoons
Brass - trumpets, trombones and French horns (tuba added later in the period)
Percussion - full percussion section
key - piano
