Romantic Vocabulay

Ballet

Definition- A dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement presented by a group or an individual dancing to a musical accompaniment, usually with costumes and scenery, and telling a story.

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Rubrica: : This is a scene from Tchaikovsky's ballet swan lake.

Conservatory

Definition- A school of music or dramatic art.

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Rubrica: : This is a picture of The Royal Conservatory Of Music

Nationalism

Definition- a love of one’s country; expressed by composers of the Romantic period and again in 20th-century music

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Rubrica: : This picture represents the different nationalities of the world. Each person is loyal to his own country.

Overture

Definition- An introductory movement for orchestra intended to introduce an opera, oratorio, or other dramatic vocal composition by presenting themes to be heard later in the composition. Also, an independent composition for orchestra; in this case, it is called a "concert overture."

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Rubrica: : This is a violin solo for four violins. (1812 Overture)

Program Music 

Definition- Compositions with extra-musical content that directs the attention of the listener to a literary or pictorial association.

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Symphonic poem

Definition- A long orchestral work in one movement in which an extra-musical idea (literary, descriptive, etc.) serves as the basis of an orchestral composition. (programmatic)

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Rubrica: : The Sorcerer's Apprentice was a symphonic poem, before it became the major motion picture that it is today.