The Romantic Era and Nationalism
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The Romantic Era and Nationalism

Explore how 19th-century composers utilized folk tunes and nationalistic themes to foster national identity. Students will study the socio-political climate of Europe during this period.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB H1 Music LO1: Identify and describe musical elements and their functionsSEAB H1 Music LO2: Relate musical features to their social, cultural and historical contexts

About This Topic

Explore how 19th-century composers utilized folk tunes and nationalistic themes to foster national identity. Students will study the socio-political climate of Europe during this period.

Key Questions

  1. How did the Romantic movement reflect the political upheavals of 19th-century Europe?
  2. In what ways did composers incorporate folk elements to express national identity?
  3. How did the role of the composer shift during the Romantic era?

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