Context

Question 1

What forms did he use in his compositions?

Answer 1

Traditional Classical forms but with Romantic temperment.

Question 2

What was his continual aim is his compositions?

Answer 2

Perfection and balance of form.

Question 3

What was Brahms not interested in?

Answer 3

Certain Romantic aspects, such as the symphonic poem, newer orchestral techniques and experimental design. He didn’t follow the trend of programmatic ideas, so his music stayed ‘absolute music’ (self-sufficient, stand alone pieces).

Question 4

What type of music did he love?

Answer 4

Folk songs, his Hungarian Dances are based on Hungarian folk songs.

Question 5

What technique was he thought of starting?

Answer 5

Double slurring, indicating slurred notes within a phrase.

Question 6

What is the structure of Opus 118?

Answer 6

1) Intermezzo (Intro)
2) Intermezzo (Lyrical)
3) Ballade (Heroic)
4) Intermezzo (Intro)
5) Romance (Lyrical)
6) Intermezzo (Heroic)