2. Popular Composers
Some popular composers include Sir Arthur Sullivan, Sir
Edward Elgar, Hubert Parry, Charles Villiers Stanford,
Richard Strauss, and Arthur Somervell.
3. Popular Music
The popular music of the days include Love’s Old Sweet
Song, Long, Long Ago, Cherry Ripe and many more.
4. Sir Edward Elgar (1857-
1934)
Born: 2nd June, 1857
Died: 23rd February, 1934
Best known for his orchestral works including Enigma
Variations, and The Pomp and Circumstance Marches.
5. Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Born: 11th June, 1864
Died: 8th September,1949
Most known for his operas, especially Der Rosenkavalier,
Salome, Lieder, and Four Last Songs.
7. Harpsichord
Introduced during 16th century
Widely used during Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Unable to adjust volume, due to the way it works.
8. Violin
Modern violin introduced in 16th century.
Played in a wide variety of music.
Also know as a fiddle.
9. Piano
Eventually became more popular than the harpsichord.
Introduced in 18th century.
Replaced harpsichord.
10. Styles of Music
Compared to today’s music, which is somewhat repetitive,
Victorian era music flowed from one genre to another
over the course of the piece.
11. Music Halls
Music Halls were a form of theatrical entertainment, but
they also helped spread popular music around.
12. The Waltz
Was a popular dance during the Victorian Era
Considered “riotous and indecent” by the English Oxford
Dictionary as a late as 1825.
13. The Polka
The polka is a Central European dance.
Originates from Czech word “pulka” (little half)-
referencing to the quick half step of the dance, or Czech
word “polka” (Polish woman/girl)
