Question 1

The important new member of the Romantic orchestra was the:

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A)   concertmaster.
B)   continuo player.
C)   conductor.
D)   moderator.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

In the nineteenth century,which of the arts was believed to be the most capable of expressing inner experience and emotion?

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A)   sculpture
B)   theater
C)   painting
D)   musicE) B) and D)
F) A) and D) D

Question 3

Define program music.

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Question 4

Which is true of Romantic composers such as Beethoven,Liszt,and Verdi?

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A)   They avoided all involvement in political and social revolution, feeling that music transcended politics.
B)   They wanted to promote emotional expression without disrupting the established social order.
C)   People used their music to promote revolutionary movements, but the composers did not associate themselves with such movements.
D)   As rebels against the social order, they associated themselves with revolutionary and libertarian politics.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The musical term applied to flexibility in rhythm is:

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A)   ritardando.
B)   rallentando.
C)   rubato.
D)   accelerando.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

What is chromaticism?

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A)   changing key in the middle of a composition
B)   changing tone colors frequently in an orchestral composition
C)   using irregular phrase lengths
D)   using all twelve notes of the scale liberallyE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Briefly describe the way in which Romantic composers used harmony in relation to melody and emotional expression.

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Question 8

Compare and contrast the Classical orchestra (see Chapter 13)with the Romantic orchestra.Which families of instruments underwent the most growth and change?

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Question 9

The quality most prized by Romantic artists was:

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A)   conformity to musical forms and genres set up in the Classical era.
B)   dislike for the Middle Ages.
C)   the integrity of the expression of individual feeling.
D)   the ability to cross over into artistic areas other than one's own.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The composer who started a magazine to defend the music of the Romantics against public indifference was:

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A)   Franz Liszt.
B)   Robert Schumann.
C)   Richard Wagner.
D)   Gustav Mahler.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

In which stylistic period was chromaticism used the most?

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A)   Baroque
B)   Romantic
C)   Classical
D)   RenaissanceE) A) and B)
F) A) and D) B

Question 12

The Romantic movement in literature first arose in:

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A)   France and Austria.
B)   Italy and Spain.
C)   Belgium and the Netherlands.
D)   England and Germany.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

All of the following are characteristic of thematic unity in Romantic symphonic music except:

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A)   thematic transformation.
B)   using the same themes in several symphonies.
C)   using the same themes in all the movements of one symphony.
D)   using different but vaguely similar themes in one work.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Describe the negative aspect of the institutionalization of concerts in the nineteenth century.

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Question 15

Who provided the Romantics with the ideal of the individual and is considered the philosophical father of the French Revolution?

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A)   Jean-Jacques Rousseau
B)   Ludwig van Beethoven
C)   Franz Schubert
D)   Victor HugoE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which statement is false?

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A)   Romantic melodies were longer and less predictable than those in earlier musical periods.
B)   In Romantic music, harmony was enjoyed for its own sake and was used for emotional expression.
C)   In Romantic music, rhythm was treated more freely than before.
D)   Romantic harmonies were clearer and more diatonic, and they established a stronger sense of tonality than in earlier musical periods.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Miniatures were usually written for:

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A)   the orchestra.
B)   voice and piano, or piano alone.
C)   string quartets.
D)   small opera companies.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Why was Shakespeare so popular with Romantic composers?

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Question 19

Briefly describe Romantic melody in terms of range,phrase lengths,use of climax,and regularity of rhythm.

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Question 20

Briefly explain the grandiose compositions of the Romantic era.Briefly describe three ways in which these works are grandiose.

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The grandiose compositions of the Romantic era were characterized by their large scale, emotional intensity, and dramatic expression. These works often featured expansive orchestral arrangements, virtuosic solo performances, and rich harmonic textures.

One way in which these compositions were grandiose is through their use of large orchestras and choirs, creating a powerful and overwhelming sound. Another way is through their emotional depth and intensity, often conveying a wide range of emotions from joy and triumph to despair and tragedy. Finally, these works were grandiose in their use of innovative harmonic and structural techniques, pushing the boundaries of traditional musical forms and creating a sense of epic scale and drama.

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