Question

The symphonic poem, or tone poem, a one-movement orchestral composition based to some extent on literary or pictorial ideas, was created by select one:

a. robert schumann
b. richard strauss
c. franz liszt
d. franz schubert

Answer 1

c. franz liszt

Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer, and he wanted to expand his music beyond concert overtures. He created this more flexible, complex, and inspiring form to develop themes more thoroughly while still maintaining the integrity of the overall piece.