Rubato
rhythmic effects used for color
Frederic Chopin: Title
“Poet of the Piano”
Frederic Chopin: Composed Piece
Etude Op. 10 No. 12 in C minor
Etude Op. 10 No. 12 in C minor
known as the "Revolutionary Etude" or the "Etude on the Bombardment of Warsaw". This is also dedicated to the composer's good friend Franz Liszt aside from the fact that this was also made to develop a specific technique
Nationalism
Incorporation of national themes and elements in music, reflecting love and pride for one's country, as seen in compositions like the "Polonaise" by Frederic Chopin.
Virtuosic Performers
Rise of skilled performers who captivated audiences with their technical prowess and showmanship.
Symphonic Poem
A single-movement orchestral work that illustrates or evokes a story, scene, or idea, pioneered by composers like Franz Liszt.
Melody
Characterized by unending, expressive melodies that appeal to emotions, with longer and irregular phrases.
Harmony
Initially tonal, evolving by the end of the 19th century to include chromaticism for increased dissonance and tension.
Texture
Predominantly homophonic, often thick, heavy, and lush in Romantic music compositions.
Dynamics
Featuring a wider range of dynamics with gradual changes and extremes, extensively used throughout Romantic compositions.
Frederic Chopin: Composed Piece
Polonaise
Frederic Chopin: Country
Poland
Franz Liszt
Virtuoso pianist, composer, an busiest composer in the Romantic era. Known for his symphonic poems
Franz Liszt: Country
Hungary
Franz Liszt: Composed Piece
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Most famous in the set, and it’s the basis for the Tom and Jerry cartoon “Cat Concerto”
Niccolo Paganini: Country
Italy
Niccolo Paganini: Composed Piece
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op.1
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op.1
Each caprice has a distinct character and is a popular choice in classical violin competitions
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
known for his ballet music
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Country
Russia
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Composed Piece
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
Soaring melody
Hector Berlioz: Composed Piece
Symphonie Fantastique
Hector Berlioz: Country
France
Symphonie Fantastique
Tells the story of a young, sensitive musician that tries to kill himself with opium due to depression caused by discouraged love
Robert Schumann: Country
Germany
Robert Schumann: Composed Piece
“Carnaval”, Opus 9
“Carnaval”, Opus 9
Portrait of a masked ball attended by his allies and beloved Clara
Camille Saint-Saëns: Country
France
Camille Saint-Saëns: Composed Piece
“The Swan”
“The Swan”
Originally scored for solo cello accompanied by two pianos, it has been arranged and transcribed for many instruments but remains as best known as a cello solo