Music of the Romantic Period

These flashcards cover key concepts, composers, and features of music from the Romantic period as discussed in the lecture.

Romantic Period

A cultural movement (1820-1910) that emphasized emotion, imagination, individualism, and freedom of expression in music, art, and literature.

Nationalism

A sense of patriotism and pride in one's nation or culture, often expressed in music during the Romantic period.

Niccolo Paganini

A renowned violin virtuoso known for his extraordinary skills and compositions such as 'La Campanella' and '24 Caprices for Solo Violin'.

Frederic Chopin

A composer known as the 'Poet of the Piano', celebrated for his works influenced by Polish folk music and his innovative use of the piano.

Franz Liszt

A famous virtuoso pianist and composer known for technically challenging piano compositions and his symphonic poems.

Robert Schumann

A composer and music critic who expressed his emotions through music, known for works under pseudonyms Eusebius and Florestan.

Hector Berlioz

A French composer known for his innovative orchestration and the symphony 'Symphony Fantastique', which is a narrative musical work.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

A prominent composer known for his ballet music and dramatic orchestral works like 'Swan Lake' and 'Romeo and Juliet'.

Program Music

An instrumental composition that conveys images or tells a story without lyrics, engaging the listener's imagination.

Camille Saint-Saëns

A composer known for his elegant and polished music, including famous works like 'The Swan' and 'Carnival of the Animals.'