"Romantic music is a stylistic movement in Western Classical music associated with the period of the 19th century commonly referred to as the Romantic era."
The musical styles and composers of the romantic era, characterized by a departure from classical forms, increased emphasis on emotion and individual expression, and the emergence of new genres such as the symphonic poem and the art song.
Romanticism: The historical and cultural movement that shaped the music of the Romantic era.
Nationalism: The idea that music should reflect the characteristics of a particular nation or region.
Melody: The main tune or series of notes in a piece of music.
Harmony: The simultaneous sounding of two or more different pitches.
Texture: The way different musical lines interact to create a overall sound.
Form: The structure and organization of a piece of music.
Orchestration: The art of arranging music for an orchestra or other ensemble.
Opera: A form of musical theater that combines music, drama, and staging.
Song cycle: A set of art songs that share a theme or story.
Art song: A type of classical song for voice and piano that is often based on a poem.
Lieder: German art songs.
Symphony: A large-scale work for orchestra, typically in three or four movements.
Concerto: A work for solo instrument and orchestra.
Chamber music: Music written for a small ensemble of instruments, usually fewer than ten.
Piano music: Music written specifically for the piano.
Program music: Music that tells a specific story or depicts a specific scene.
Absolute music: Music that has no specific meaning or programmatic content.
Character pieces: Short, descriptive pieces of music often written for solo piano.
Virtuosity: The technical skill and flair of a performer.
Romantic piano style: The distinctive style of piano playing and composition that emerged during the Romantic era.
Classical Music: Characterized by a tonal harmony, melody and form, and formal structure. It was the mainstay musical genre of the Age of Romanticism and included works by famous composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach.
Romantic Music: Characterized by a more emotional and subjective style that eschews the objective detachment of classical music. It emphasizes emotion, individuality, and expression and includes works by Debussy, Chopin, and Schubert.
Nationalistic Music: Characterized by a musical style that highlights a country's attributes and traditions, as well as its national pride, identity, and struggle for independence. It emphasizes the use of folk tunes and melodies, and composers like Smetana and Dvorak were famous for their nationalistic works.
Opera Music: Characterized by a dramatic storytelling approach that combines music, acting, and staging to tell a story. It includes works like Wagner's Ring cycle and Verdi's Aida.
Chamber Music: Characterized by works composed for small ensembles, such as a string quartet or a piano trio. It emphasizes balance, restraint, and intimate expression and includes works by Schumann and Brahms.
Sacred Music: Characterized by religious themes and content, this music is often composed for religious purposes, such as church choirs and liturgical texts. It includes works like Handel's "Messiah" and Mozart's "Requiem.".
Orchestral Music: Characterized by works composed for large ensembles, such as orchestras or bands. It emphasizes majestic and powerful sounds and includes works like Beethoven's "Eroica" and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture.".
Art Songs: Characterized by condensed vocal pieces that are often accompanied by a piano. It emphasizes the relationship between text, melody, and harmony and includes works by Schubert, Schumann, and Mahler.
Lieder: Characterized by romantic solo songs with piano accompaniment. The focus is on the expressive power of the lyrics, and composers like Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms are known for their lieder compositions.
Concerto: Characterized by works composed for a solo instrument or a group of instruments with an orchestra. It emphasizes the performer's virtuosity and includes works like Beethoven's "Emperor" concerto and Tchaikovsky's violin concerto.
"It is closely related to the broader concept of Romanticism—the intellectual, artistic and literary movement that became prominent in Western culture from approximately 1798 until 1837."
"Romantic composers sought to create music that was individualistic, emotional, dramatic and often programmatic."
"reflecting broader trends within the movements of Romantic literature, poetry, art, and philosophy."
"Romantic music was often ostensibly inspired by (or else sought to evoke) non-musical stimuli, such as nature, literature, poetry, super-natural elements or the fine arts."
"It included features such as increased chromaticism and moved away from traditional forms."
"associated with the period of the 19th century commonly referred to as the Romantic era."
"Romantic music was often ostensibly inspired by (or else sought to evoke) non-musical stimuli, such as nature, literature, poetry, super-natural elements or the fine arts."
"individualistic, emotional, dramatic and often programmatic."
"broader trends within the movements of Romantic literature, poetry, art, and philosophy."
"features such as increased chromaticism and moved away from traditional forms."
"nature, literature, poetry, super-natural elements or the fine arts."
"seeking to create music that was individualistic, emotional, dramatic and often programmatic."
"from approximately 1798 until 1837."
"moved away from traditional forms."
"nature, literature, poetry, super-natural elements or the fine arts."
"to create music that was individualistic, emotional, dramatic and often programmatic."
"increased chromaticism and moved away from traditional forms."
"reflecting broader trends within the movements of Romantic literature, poetry, art, and philosophy."
"associated with the period of the 19th century commonly referred to as the Romantic era."