Chapter 34 Quiz

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. How was the Romantic approach to dynamics different from the Classical?

Classical composers used a much broader range of dynamics correct incorrect

Romantic composers used a much broader range of dynamics correct incorrect

Romantic composers returned to the Baroque aesthetic of including only one dynamic per piece or movement correct incorrect

There is no appreciable difference between the eras in their approach to dynamics correct incorrect

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. Which composer's work represents the critical stage of development of the various innovations of the Romantic era?

Felix Mendelssohn correct incorrect

Richard Wagner correct incorrect

Franz Liszt correct incorrect

Clara Schumann correct incorrect

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. How is Chopin's Prelude in D minor an example of the Romantic approach to melody?

Its melody is tidy and balanced correct incorrect

The primary melody is in three parts correct incorrect

It immediately begins with a complex, agitated melody correct incorrect

Its melody is freer and more spontaneous than a typical Classical melody correct incorrect

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. Which is NOT a character type represented in Liszt's "Faust Symphony"?

The valiant warrior who defeats the villain correct incorrect

The scholar who signs a pact with the devil correct incorrect

The innocent woman seduced by the villain correct incorrect

The satanic figure who strikes a bargain correct incorrect

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. One of the many new genres on display in the Romantic era is the character piece, a free-standing movement for orchestra often inspired by a non-musical subject.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Franz Liszt's By Lake Wallenstadt begins with lines from a long narrative poem by Lord Byron entitled Childe Harold's Pilgrimage.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. During the Romantic era, composers drew increasing support from the growing middle class.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Unlike their Classical counterparts, Romantic composers viewed tonality as an orderly, rational system of musical planning rather than another agent of expression.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Match each term to its definition.

Ritard

Select an answer choice reduction in speed flexible approach to rhythm increase in speed

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Accelerando

Select an answer choice flexible approach to rhythm reduction in speed increase in speed

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Rubato

Select an answer choice flexible approach to rhythm reduction in speed increase in speed