The definition of idee fixe from Merrian Webster dictionary says it is “an idea that dominates one’s mind especially for a prolonged period; obsession”.  How would that translate musically as in the Symphony Fantastique?

Romantic Vocal & Piano Music: Solos and Vocal Ensembles Lowell Mason was founder of public music education in America.

Twentieth-Century Arts: General Characteristics Triads continued to be used in 20th century music as the primary type of chord.

Twentieth-Century Arts: General Characteristics Melodies in 20th century music were often based on Medieval modes, whole tone scales, penatonic scales, and even “artificial” scales.

The Romantic Period Which temperamental Romantic composer composed with difficulty but all his output was masterpieces?

Twentieth-Century Revolutionaries What is chance music (indeterminate music)?

Music Theatre in the Nineteenth Century Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of opera comique?

Twentieth-Century Arts: General Characteristics Identify one difference that is  NOT a 20th century timber characteristic.

Twentieth-Century Revolutionaries Which fact is NOT an important contribution to the musical world by John Cage?

How did Romantic composers express their nationalism?  Give at least three examples.