MAPEH: MUSIC

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