The Romantic period lasted from 1825-1900. It was a time when expression was emphasized and patrons disappeared, leaving musicians and composers to work freelance or in professional and amateur groups. "Miniatures" such as preludes, songs, and etudes became popular. Lieder, meaning "song" in German and also known as the German "art song", grew in popularity. Lieder feature solo voice and piano and combine poetry and music, as exemplified by the works of Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann, including Schubert's Erlking.

1. Romantic period 1825-1900
Expression

2. Patrons disappeared
Freelance musicians and composers
Professional and amateur groups
Choral arts society - social

3. "Miniatures"
small forms
preludes, songs, etudes, etc.
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4. Lied = Song in German
AKA
German "Art Song"
Lieder (plural) big in Germany.
"The Marriage of Poetry and Music"
Solo voice and piano only
Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann

5. Schubert - Erlking -

6. What are the dates of the Romantic Era? 1825 - 1900
What word is associated with the Romantic Era? Expression
What is the definition of Lieder AKA Art Song? The marriage of poetry and music.
What is the instrumentation of Lieder? Solo vocalist and piano.

7. What is the setting of the Lied, Erlking? A stormy night in the woods.
Who are the 4 characters in the poem? Erlking, Father, Son, and Narrator
How does Schubert represent each character musically?
Erlking - high and soft, Father - low, Son - high