4. Is a type of
instrumental music
designed to depict an
emotion, mood, scen
e, story or event.
Narrative or
descriptive kind of
instrumental music
linked to a
scene, idea, poem or
story.
Program music
5. As a program
preface added to
an idea of
instrumental music
to direct listener’s
attention to the
poetical idea
Franz Liszt
7. Is a composition for the orchestra that narrates a
story.
It mainly focuses on elements of nature and sceneries
in the field.
The story narrated is about
mystery, witchcraft, death, and emotions.
*Program symphony
8. Is a french composer
He learned to play the flute
and guitar as a boy.
First compositions were
romances
Studied medicine
Symphonie fantastique –
written during the time
when he was madly in love.
Hector Berlioz (1803 – 1869)
9. Is a sonata form with one movement that is
patterned from the opera overture which also has
one movement that develops in opera mood.
Not for stage presentation
Intended as an individual concert musical piece.
The most known concert overtures are festival and
simple pleasure
*Concert overture
10. Generates poetic ideas, creates a mood and develops
a scene
The form is flexible symphonic poem
Examples : “Don Juan” and “Don Quixote”, Franz
Liszt “Hungarian Rhapsodies Nos. 1 - 12
*Symphonic poem
11. Born in Munich, Germany
He received thorough a
conservative musical
trainings from his father
during his youth and began
to compose at an early age.
He died on September
8, 1949
Richard Strauss (1864 – 1949)
12. Is a composition that sets the mood for a specific
scene.
It is heard before and during a performance or play of
a staged drama.
Includes the famous “Wedding March” by
Mendelssohn
*incidental music
13. Born in Germany.
He came from distinguished
intellectual and artistic
family. He grew up in a
privileged environment.
Great conductor and
composer.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847)