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    The document discusses late Romantic music from the latter half of the 1800s. It notes that while forms of the Classical period continued to be used, most music during this period was written for orchestra, as well as piano, chamber music and choral groups. Composers like Brahms, Dvorak, and Tchaikovsky utilized Classical formal practices like sonata form and theme and variation techniques. Differences between the Classical and Romantic periods included more flowing and melodious melodies, richer harmonies, and a more expansive musical character. Specific details are provided about the styles of Brahms, Dvorak, and Tchaikovsky.

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    The document discusses late Romantic music from the latter half of the 1800s. It notes that while forms of the Classical period continued to be used, most music during this period was written for orchestra, as well as piano, chamber music and choral groups. Composers like Brahms, Dvorak, and Tchaikovsky utilized Classical formal practices like sonata form and theme and variation techniques. Differences between the Classical and Romantic periods included more flowing and melodious melodies, richer harmonies, and a more expansive musical character. Specific details are provided about the styles of Brahms, Dvorak, and Tchaikovsky.

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    The document discusses late Romantic music from the latter half of the 1800s. It notes that while forms of the Classical period continued to be used, most music during this period was written for orchestra, as well as piano, chamber music and choral groups. Composers like Brahms, Dvorak, and Tchaikovsky utilized Classical formal practices like sonata form and theme and variation techniques. Differences between the Classical and Romantic periods included more flowing and melodious melodies, richer harmonies, and a more expansive musical character. Specific details are provided about the styles of Brahms, Dvorak, and Tchaikovsky.

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    Chapter 31

    Late Romantic Music


    Later half of the 1800s were great works.
    1.

    Forms of the Classical Period did remain during the Romantic


    Period. Most of the music utilizing these forms was written for
    orchestra, some for piano, chamber music and choral groups.

    2.
    Name some composers who continued to use the formal practices
    of the Classical period that were used by Mozart and Haydn.
    Brahms__,
    Dvorak___,
    Tchaikovsky_______
    3.

    Practices such as development of a theme in _sonata___form and


    theme and ___variation______ techniques were also utilized.

    4.

    What are some noted differences between the Classical Period and
    Romantic Period in composition?
    Melodic line is _flowing_____ and more ___melodious_______
    _____
    Harmonies are _____richer_____
    Music is more __expansive_____ in character

    Brahms (4 symphonies) use of traditional form


    Characteristics of Brahams music:
    Rich sounding melodies and harmonies
    Great skill of organization and development of the themes
    (Fragmenting idea between different instrumentation, rhythmic
    change in theme, augmentation, diminution, 4 against 3 rhythmic
    etc.)
    Dvorak Bohemian (Czech-Bohemia)
    Energetic music
    Good natured quality of the

    Music most noted for:


    o Concerto for Violin

    music
    Skill working with theme
    Songlike
    beauty
    of
    the
    second theme
    Influenced by Folk music
    Dotted note patterns

    o Concerto for Cello


    o Slavonic Dances
    o Serenade for String
    Orchestra
    o Symphony # 8, #9

    Tchaikovsky Russian
    French
    Gabriel Faure
    Cesar Frank Belgium born, lived in Paris
    Camille-Saint-Saens known for:
    programmatic works:
    o Danse Macabre
    o Carnival of the Animals,
    several Symphonies,
    Piano Concertos
    o Opera: Samson and Delilah.

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