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Music Lit Exam 2
Romantic Period
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Music
Undergraduate 2
03/06/2007

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leider
Definition
German word for song. most commonly assiciated with a solo art song of the 19th cent. acc. by piano
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John Field
Definition
Irish composer and pianist
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nocturne
Definition
"night piece" introspective work of the 19th cent. for piano
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tempo rubato
Definition
borrowed time the performer hesitates or hurries forward. flexibility to note values
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scherzo
Definition
composition in ABA for m usually in triple meter. replaced the minuet and trio "happy joke" fast pace dance
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concert overture
Definition
single movement concert piece for orchestra. typically for romantic period. based on literary program
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incidental music
Definition
music written to accompany dramatic works
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program symphony
Definition
multimovement programatic orchestra work typically from 19th cent.
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idee fixe
Definition
"fixed idea" reoccuring musical idea
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symphonic poem
Definition
one movement orchestra from that develops a poetic idea. suggests a sence or create a mood
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nationalism
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composers were eager to embrace elements in their own national identity
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Requium Mass
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catholic mass for the DEAD
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music drama
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Wagner's term for his opera's
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exoticism
Definition
musical style in which rhythm, melodies, or instrumentals, evoke the color or atmosphere of far off lands
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leitmotifs
Definition
leading motive, basic reoccuring theme representing a person, object or idea. (star wars)
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verismo
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operatic realism. style popular in italy. tried to bring nationalism in to lyric theatre
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ballet
Definition
dance form featuring a solo or group with music costumes and scenery
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