Music 3812 Midterm Exam Review

Flashcards created for terms and key concepts covered in Caballero's Music 3812 midterm exam review.

Lied

A German art song which is typically accompanied by piano.

Diatonic modes

Scales consisting of seven notes, within the framework of a particular key, often used in Western music.

Octatonic scale

A scale composed of eight notes, often alternating between whole and half steps.

Through-composed

A musical form in which the music is continually evolving without repeated sections.

Volkslieder

German folk songs that embody the essence of the common people's music.

Sublime

Aesthetic quality that evokes a sense of wonder and awe.

Program music

Music that is intended to evoke a specific idea or story without the use of words.

Nocturne

A musical composition that is inspired by or evocative of the night.

Symphonic poem

A piece of orchestral music, usually in one movement, that conveys a story or evokes a scene.

Idiomatic

Referring to a style that is characteristic of a particular composer or musical genre.

Melodrama

A dramatic work combining dialogue with music to enhance the emotional experience.

Romanticism

An artistic and intellectual movement emphasizing emotion, individualism, and nature.

Innovations in harmony

New concepts in harmony developed during the Romantic period that expanded traditional practices.

Genres

Categories of artistic composition characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

Strophic

A song structure in which the same music is repeated for each stanza of lyrics.

Idée fixe

A recurring theme throughout a piece, representing a particular idea or character.

Freischütz

An opera by Weber known for its use of supernatural themes and innovative orchestration.