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What is the primary characteristic of Maurice Ravel's compositional style?
What is the primary characteristic of Maurice Ravel's compositional style?
- It is strictly atonal and dissonant.
- It varies little and relies on traditional harmonies.
- It focuses solely on folk influences without harmonic complexity.
- It is innovative but not atonal, with distinctive harmonic treatment. (correct)
Which of the following works was composed by Maurice Ravel?
Which of the following works was composed by Maurice Ravel?
- Clair de Lune
- Pavane for a Dead Princess (correct)
- The Nutcracker Suite
- Requiem
What kind of technical skill does Ravel’s music typically demand from performers?
What kind of technical skill does Ravel’s music typically demand from performers?
- Only rhythmic precision.
- Considerable technical virtuosity. (correct)
- Basic chord progressions.
- Minimal practice and technique.
At what age did Ravel enter the Paris Conservatory?
At what age did Ravel enter the Paris Conservatory?
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What influences Ravel’s melodic structure in his compositions?
What influences Ravel’s melodic structure in his compositions?
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Biography
- Maurice Ravel was born in 1875 in Ciboure, France, to a Basque mother and a Swiss father.
- At 14, he joined the Paris Conservatory, where he received mentorship from the influential composer Gabriel Faure.
Compositional Style
- Ravel's music is known for innovation while avoiding atonality, utilizing a unique approach to harmonic treatment.
- His compositions feature intricate melodies that are sometimes modal, characterized by extended chordal structures.
Performance Demand
- His works require significant technical virtuosity from performers, showcasing exemplary musical technique.
Notable Works
- Major compositions include:
- Pavane for a Dead Princess (1899)
- String Quartet (1903)
- Sonatine for Piano (circa 1904)
- Rhapsodie Espagnole
- Bolero
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