AoS2 - The Concerto Through Time: The Romantic Era

Question 1

What Years did the Romantic Era start and end on?

Answer 1

1810 - 1900

Question 2

What instrument was not featured in a Romantic Concerto, that was in a Baroque concerto?

Answer 2

The Harpsichord

Question 3

What instruments are featured in a Romantic Concerto?

Answer 3

Brass (with valves), Percussion, Piano and Violin.

Question 4

Describe the Harmony of a Romantic Concerto:

Answer 4

Changes in tonality
Dissonance (clash of harmonies)

Question 5

Describe the dynamics of a Romantic Concerto:

Answer 5

Extreme diminuendos and crescendos - adds emotion.

Question 6

Describe the texture of a Romantic Concerto:

Answer 6

Homophonic
Sometimes solo, then orchestra

Question 7

What are the features of the melody of a Romantic Concerto?

Answer 7

lyrical
Large leaps in pitch

Question 8

What is the form/structure of a Romantic Concerto?

Answer 8

Sonata form without breaks between sections.

Question 9

What are other features of the Romantic Era?

Answer 9

Extreme leaps in dynamics
More instruments invented
Very difficult music to play
Concertos often feature a battle between the solo and the orchestra

Question 10

Name a Romantic Era Composer:

Answer 10

Chopin

Question 11

Describe the tempo of a Romantic Concerto:

Answer 11

Rubato ( Changing the tempo to suit the mood)

Question 12

What was the size of a Romantic Concerto?

Answer 12

Large