Music of the Romantic Period

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the music of the Romantic period.

Romantic Period

A musical era roughly from 1820 to 1910 characterized by emotional intensity and expressive freedom.

Niccolo Paganini

An Italian violinist and composer known for his virtuosic performances and the 24 Caprices for Solo Violin.

Frédéric Chopin

A Polish composer renowned for his expressive piano works such as nocturnes, waltzes, and preludes.

Program Music

Instrumental compositions that convey images or tell stories without lyrics.

Symphonie Fantastique

A composition by Hector Berlioz depicting a young artist's obsession and drug-induced hallucinations.

Camille Saint-Saëns

A French composer known for blending classical forms with romantic emotion and for works like "Carnival of the Animals".

Scherzo

A playful musical movement, typically in ABA form, often found in sonatas.

Nocturne

An instrumental composition with a pensive, dreamy mood, typically for piano.

Ballade

A single-movement piano piece inspired by narrative storytelling.

Mazurka

A Polish folk dance in triple time signature, often used in compositions by Chopin.