Noah Romantic Study Guide

Chromatic Harmony

When every half step is included and throws off home base key, allowing the use of every half step to create chords even if it is not part of the key.

Diminished and Augmented Chords

Clashing chords that add tension and color to the music.

Ballet

A staged performance where storytelling is done entirely through dance.

Rubato

Speeding up and slowing down (shift in tempo) used to create intensity and other emotions.

Thematic Transformation

A character or emotion who has a theme of music connected to them, this theme is introduced when this person or concept is on stage.

Symphonic Poem or Tone Poem

A work written that complements another work of art in a different medium and captures the idea of that work, inspired by this work.

Rhapsody

A freeform piece of music.

Transcendentalism

A focus on nature.

Romance

A short lyrical piece (melody focused) for piano, sometimes with a solo instrument, known for its beauty.

Nocturne

Slow music for piano, often associated with night music.

Etude

A piece of music used to teach students certain techniques.

Polonaise

Originally a Polish court dance, often performed as a piano solo in triple meter.

Nationalism

Incorporating themes from a nation, either native or foreign, with a sense of national pride.