Review - Composers (all) - identification of composers Flashcards
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
He compose nine symphonies and over 600 Lieder.
Schubert
Erlking - Lied
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
He was employed by the Esterhazy family for almost thirty years.
Haydn
Emperor Quartet - String Quartet (chamber music)
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
This composer was romantically involved with George Sand for ten years.
Chopin
Polonaise in A flat major - solo piano
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
He composer The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring
Stravinsky
The Rite of Spring - ballet
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
Many of this composer’s works were premiered by Esprit Orchestra
Louie
Changes - solo piano
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
This composer wrote Treatise on Modern Instrument and Orchestration.
Berlioz
Symphonie fantastique - program symphony
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
Opera was central to his career, and he made important contributions to opera buffa, opera seria, and Singspiel.
Mozart
A Little Night Music - serenade for strings (chamber music)
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
This composer was influenced by Symbolist poets and Impressionist painters.
Debussy
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun - symphonic poem
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
He composed nine symphonies and thirty-two piano sonatas.
Beethoven
Symphony No 9 in C- - symphony
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
This composer used ritornello form in his solo concertos.
Vivialdi
Spring, Four Seasons - solo violin concerto
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
His Polish nationalism is reflected in his polonaises and mazurkas.
Chopin
Polonaise in A Flat Major - solo piano
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
This composer has written works in post-minimalist style and has been influenced by Shaker hymns.
Adams
Short Ride in a Fast Machine - orchestral fanfare
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
He held significant positions in Weimar, Cothen, and Leipzig.
JS Bach
Prelude & Fugue in B flat major (the Well tempered Clavier) - solo keyboard
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
He is the composer of Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks, and numerous organ concertos.
Handel
Messiah - oratorio
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
This composer wrote symphonies including ‘Farewell,” “Military,” and “Surprise.”
Haydn
Emperor Quartet - String quartet (chamber music)
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
This composer embraced programmatic writing in program symphonies and concert overtures.
Berlioz
Symphonie fantastique - program symphony
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
His exotic operas shown the influence of Verdi, Wagner, and 19th-century grand opera.
Bizet
Carmen - opera
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
He introduced piccolo, trombone, and contrabassoon in his symphonic writing.
Beethoven
Symphony No 9 in C- - symphony
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
This composer strongly advocated the use of equal temperament for keyboard instruments.
JS Bach
Prelude & Fugue in B flat major (the Well tempered Clavier) - solo keyboard
Name the composer most closely associated with each of the following statements. Also provide the title and genre of the piece required by the examination.
This composer redirected his composition focus away from opera seria to the English oratorio.
Handel
Messiah - oratorio
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
Many of this composer’s works reflect a pan-ethnic style, combining Asian and Western musical styles.
Louie
Changes
Solo piano
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
His musical style is marked by short, incisive motives, explosive accents, and extremely dynamic contrasts
Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op. 67
Symphony
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
Writing in every genre with the exception of opera, this composer demonstrated a complete mastery of contrapuntal techniques.
JS Bach
Prelude & Fugue in B flat major, BWV 866, The Well Tempered Clavier
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Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
This composer is often regarded as the “father” of the symphony and string quartet as a result of his contribution to these genres.
Haydn
String Quartet in C Major, op. 76, no. 3 (Emperor Quartet)
String Quartet (chamber music)
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
This post-minimalist composer’s works are often marked by ostinato patterns and complex polyrhythms.
Adams
Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Orchestral Fanfare
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
In addition to cultivating three types of opera, this composer also brought vocal lyricism to his instrumental works.
Mozart
A Little Night Music
Serenade for strings
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
This composer’s sense of pageantry and dramatic theatrical style are demonstrated in his operas and English oratorios.
Handel
Messiah
Oratorio
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
Writing almost exclusively for the piano, this composer was influenced by bel canto vocal style in his melodic lines.
Chopin
Polonaise in A Flat major, op. 53
Solo piano
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
Influenced by Symbolist poets and Impressionist painters, his works often feature parallel chord streams and melodies drawn from whole –tone and pentatonic scales.
Debussy
Prelude to the afternoon of a Faun
Symphonic poem/tone poem
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
This composer described his approach to orchestration in a famous treatise.
Berlioz
Symphonie Fantastique
Program Symphony
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
This composes made important contributions to the development of opera seria and oratorio
Mozart
A Little Night Music
Serenade for Strings (chamber music)
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be
This composer’s instrumental works used Classical formal structures, while his songs took a more Romantic approach.
Schubert
Erlking
Lied
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
This composer contributed to the development of the three-movement concerto structure and helped establish ritornello form.
Vivaldi
Spring, Four Seasons
solo violin concerto
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
Bel canto influences can be heard in his nocturnes and other lyrical works.
Chopin
Polonaise in A flat major, op. 53
solo piano
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
He embraced the minimalist style of Steve Reich and Phillip Glass.
Adams
Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Orchestral fanfare
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
He was inspired by German Romantic poets, especially Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Schubert
Erlking
Lied
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
He employed rhythms drawn from popular dances such as the mambo and the cha-cha
Bernstein
The West Side Story
Musical
Name the composer (and the piece and genre by this composer that we studied) associated with the following statement. Composer must be chosen from those required for this examination.
This composer’s style represents a pan-ethnic perspective, combining traditional Asian music with influences of Western style.
Louie
Changes
Solo piano
