1.1.3 Romantic: The Piano Music of Chopin, Brahms, and Grieg

• The Romantic period in music shifted from objective and formal qualities to a more subjective and emotive style.

  True
• In the Romantic period, emotional expression was described as passionate and emotive.
• What nationality was Frederic Chopin?

  Polish
• Chopin's music utilizes structured and symmetrical musical forms.

  False
• Match the Chopin composition with its characteristic:

  Nocturnes ↔️ Expressive and lyrical melodies

  Études ↔️ Technically demanding pieces
• What musical style do Chopin's piano compositions exemplify?

  Romantic
• Chopin's Études showcase his virtuosic piano technique and convey deep emotion.

  True
• Which of Chopin's preludes exemplifies the Romantic style's emphasis on subjective emotion?

  Prelude in E minor
• Romantic harmony is primarily functional and diatonic, similar to the Classical period.

  False
• Chopin's musical style is characterized by highly expressive and emotive harmonies
• Which of Chopin's compositions features extensive use of rubato and chromaticism?

  Nocturnes
• Which composer adhered to Classical forms while expressing Romantic emotions?

  Johannes Brahms
• Match the aspects of Brahms's style with their characteristics:

  Form ↔️ Classical structures

  Rhythm ↔️ Complex, syncopation
• Brahms often used classical forms such as sonata, rondo, and theme and variations structures
• Brahms's harmony is characterized by extensive harmonic modulations and chromaticism features
• Brahms blended Classical forms with Romantic sensibilities in his piano music


  True
• What type of pieces are Brahms's intermezzi characterized by?

  Introspective
• Brahms's Variations on a Theme by Paganini demonstrate his mastery of developing musical ideas
• Grieg's music is known for its lyrical and expressive emotional expression
• Grieg incorporated dance rhythms into his compositions


  True
• Order the following aspects of musical form from the Classical to the Romantic period

  1️⃣ Structured and symmetrical (Classical)

  2️⃣ More free-flowing and improvisational (Romantic)
• Frederic Chopin was a leading figure in the Romantic piano repertoire
• Chopin's use of rubato influenced the development of the Romantic piano style


  True
• What is the primary purpose of Chopin's études?

  Showcase virtuosic technique
• Chopin's polonaises reflect his nationalist sentiments and are characterized by their majestic and heroic character
• Polonaises in Chopin's music reflect his nationalist sentiments and feature a majestic, heroic character
• What were the dates of Johannes Brahms's life?

  1833-1897
• Brahms often employed complex rhythms such as syncopation and cross-rhythms in his music.

  True
• Match Brahms's piano compositions with their characteristics:

  Piano Sonatas ↔️ Classical sonata form with Romantic expression

  Intermezzi ↔️ Introspective and contemplative moods

  Rhapsodies ↔️ Improvisational freedom with classical structure

  Variations ↔️ Expressive development of musical ideas
• Grieg's emotional expression in his music is more restrained and balanced than that of the Classical period.

  False
• What is Grieg's Lyric Pieces collection inspired by?

  Norwegian folk music
• Order the three composers by their chronological appearance in the Romantic period:

  1️⃣ Chopin

  2️⃣ Brahms

  3️⃣ Grieg
• What is the title of Grieg's famous piano concerto?

  Piano Concerto in A minor
• Match the composer with their characteristic musical trait:

  Chopin ↔️ Highly expressive and emotive

  Brahms ↔️ Expressive within classical forms

  Grieg ↔️ Lyrical with nationalist sentiment
• Chopin's music extensively uses rubato for expressive effect.


  True
• The Romantic period in music lasted from approximately 1820 to 1900.
• Romantic music is characterized by its passionate and emotive expression.
• Frederic Chopin was a leading figure in the Romantic piano repertoire.


  True
• Chopin's innovations, such as his extensive use of chromaticism and rubato, influenced the development of Romantic piano style.
• Johannes Brahms adhered to Classical forms while expressing Romantic emotions.