MUS 1751 : Music Appreciation Exam 3
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Lyrical & expressive, building to a grandiose climax. Heard especially in the music of frederic chopin. Monumental- romantic composers expanded those used in classical era. Miniature- composers tried to capture the essence of a single mood, sentiment, or emotion. Sometimes given whimsical title, humoresque, intermezzo, or impromptu. Technological advances that led to the modern symphony orchestra transformed the 19th century. Flute: now made from silver, new fingering mechanism increased technical abilities of instrument. Trumpet & french horn: valves improving technical facilities & intonation. Larger, more complex music needed a musical traffic cop . 19th century was the age of the solo virtuoso. Musicians strived to raise their performance skills to unprecedented heights. Increased attention to literature in the romantic era inspired new musical genres: The art song (lied), the program symphony, and the tone poem. Technological innovations led to a much larger, more powerful piano, as well as the musical literature specifically written for it.
