Unit 1: Mahler and Symphony No. 4

Question 1

Dates

Answer 1

1860-1911

Question 2

Musical Style and Contributions

Answer 2

Used traditional forms such as sonata, rondo, theme and variations
Used Romantic-style elements such as heightened emotionalism, Sehnsucht, and Weltschmerz
Represents the next step in German Lieder tradition established by Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms
Progressive use of harmony and tonality: unexpected modulations, bitonality
Embraced the spirit of exoticism

Question 3

Genres and Titles

Answer 3

Symphony No. 2 (“Resurrection”)
Symphony No. 6 (“Tragic”)
Das Lied von der Erde

Question 4

V: Symphony

Answer 4

A multi-movement orchestral work
Developed in the 18th century, especially by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven
Usually in 4 movements
Generally includes at least one movement in sonata form

Question 5

V: Cyclical Structure

Answer 5

Material heard in one movement recurs in later movements
Creates unity in a multi-movement work
Used by Romantic composers in various genres, particularly the symphony

Question 6

Symphony No. 4 in G Major: Genre

Answer 6

Symphony

Question 7

Symphony No. 4 in G Major: Composition Date

Answer 7

1899-1901

Question 8

Symphony No. 4 in G Major: Source of Text

Answer 8

Des Knaben Wunderhorn

Question 9

Symphony No. 4 in G Major: Language of Text

Answer 9

German

Question 10

Symphony No. 4 in G Major: Structure

Answer 10

4 movements

Question 11

Symphony No. 4 in G Major: Performing Forces

Answer 11

Large orchestra with soprano or mezzo-soprano soloist