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The most famous riot in music history occurred in Paris in 1913 at the first performance of?
The most famous riot in music history occurred in Paris in 1913 at the first performance of?
Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring.
A great twentieth-century composer who was also a leading scholar of the folk music of his native land was?
A great twentieth-century composer who was also a leading scholar of the folk music of his native land was?
Béla Bartók.
Which of the following was not stimulated by the folklore of his native land?
Which of the following was not stimulated by the folklore of his native land?
- Igor Stravinsky
- Béla Bartók
- Anton Webern (correct)
- None of the above
Bartók attended the ______________ Conservatory of Music.
Bartók attended the ______________ Conservatory of Music.
American jazz, with its syncopated rhythms and improvisational quality, had an influence on?
American jazz, with its syncopated rhythms and improvisational quality, had an influence on?
The glissando, a technique widely used in the twentieth century, is?
The glissando, a technique widely used in the twentieth century, is?
Although this class was hard and required a lot of studying, Dr. Wilner has opened my ears and mind to a new world of music.
Although this class was hard and required a lot of studying, Dr. Wilner has opened my ears and mind to a new world of music.
The combination of two traditional chords sounding together is known as?
The combination of two traditional chords sounding together is known as?
Igor Stravinsky, in his early works, was stimulated by the folklore of his native land.
Igor Stravinsky, in his early works, was stimulated by the folklore of his native land.
The use of two or more keys at one time is known as ______________.
The use of two or more keys at one time is known as ______________.
Anton Webern was stimulated by the folklore of his native land.
Anton Webern was stimulated by the folklore of his native land.
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
The absence of key or tonality in a musical composition is known as ______________.
The absence of key or tonality in a musical composition is known as ______________.
The term impressionist derived from a critic's derogatory reaction to Impression: Sunrise, a painting by?
The term impressionist derived from a critic's derogatory reaction to Impression: Sunrise, a painting by?
Striking a group of adjacent keys on a piano with the fist or forearm will result in a tone row.
Striking a group of adjacent keys on a piano with the fist or forearm will result in a tone row.
Claude Debussy's most famous orchestral work was inspired by a poem by?
Claude Debussy's most famous orchestral work was inspired by a poem by?
Neoclassical composers favored tonality.
Neoclassical composers favored tonality.
Which of the following statements concerning neoclassicism is not true?
Which of the following statements concerning neoclassicism is not true?
Stravinsky's life took a sudden turn in 1909, when he met the director of the Russian Ballet,?
Stravinsky's life took a sudden turn in 1909, when he met the director of the Russian Ballet,?
Stravinsky's composition teacher was?
Stravinsky's composition teacher was?
The legendary riot that erupted in the audience in Paris in 1913 occurred at the first performance of Igor Stravinsky's ballet?
The legendary riot that erupted in the audience in Paris in 1913 occurred at the first performance of Igor Stravinsky's ballet?
Stravinsky's second phase is generally known as?
Stravinsky's second phase is generally known as?
Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is scored for?
Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is scored for?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
One of the most important teachers of musical composition in the twentieth century was?
One of the most important teachers of musical composition in the twentieth century was?
Debussy was both attracted to and repelled by the music of Richard Wagner.
Debussy was both attracted to and repelled by the music of Richard Wagner.
Alban Berg and Anton Webern were Schoenberg's?
Alban Berg and Anton Webern were Schoenberg's?
Neoclassical composers reacted against twentieth-century harmonies and rhythms, and preferred to revive old forms and styles exactly as they were.
Neoclassical composers reacted against twentieth-century harmonies and rhythms, and preferred to revive old forms and styles exactly as they were.
Impressionism as a movement originated in?
Impressionism as a movement originated in?
Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) is an example of neoclassicism.
Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) is an example of neoclassicism.
Appalachian Spring originated as a?
Appalachian Spring originated as a?
Georg Büchner's play Woyzeck was written in the?
Georg Büchner's play Woyzeck was written in the?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
The best-known American ensemble created in the 1930s by a radio network to broadcast live music was the?
The best-known American ensemble created in the 1930s by a radio network to broadcast live music was the?
Neoclassical compositions are characterized by?
Neoclassical compositions are characterized by?
During most of his lifetime, Ives's musical compositions?
During most of his lifetime, Ives's musical compositions?
Putnam's Camp, Redding, Connecticut, is a child's impression of?
Putnam's Camp, Redding, Connecticut, is a child's impression of?
The composer who invented the 12-tone method of composition was?
The composer who invented the 12-tone method of composition was?
Which of the following works was not composed by Aaron Copland?
Which of the following works was not composed by Aaron Copland?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Aaron Copland was born in?
Aaron Copland was born in?
As a composer, William Grant Still?
As a composer, William Grant Still?
In 1921 Copland went to France, where he studied composition with?
In 1921 Copland went to France, where he studied composition with?
Rhapsody in Blue opens with?
Rhapsody in Blue opens with?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Musical traits associated with Impressionism include?
Musical traits associated with Impressionism include?
The twentieth-century artistic movement that stressed intense, subjective emotion was called?
The twentieth-century artistic movement that stressed intense, subjective emotion was called?
Who was the American composer we studied who worked closely with choreographers Agnes de Mille and Martha Graham?
Who was the American composer we studied who worked closely with choreographers Agnes de Mille and Martha Graham?
A musical style which expresses deep psychosis, is often bizarre, reflecting insanity, and which uses dissonance, wide leaps in the melody, and sprechstimme to create these effects is called?
A musical style which expresses deep psychosis, is often bizarre, reflecting insanity, and which uses dissonance, wide leaps in the melody, and sprechstimme to create these effects is called?
Expressionism is an art concerned with?
Expressionism is an art concerned with?
Edvard Munch was an expressionist?
Edvard Munch was an expressionist?
When Schoenberg arrived in the United States after the Nazis seized power in Germany, he obtained a teaching position at?
When Schoenberg arrived in the United States after the Nazis seized power in Germany, he obtained a teaching position at?
Schoenberg developed an unusual style of vocal performance, halfway between speaking and singing, called?
Schoenberg developed an unusual style of vocal performance, halfway between speaking and singing, called?
The melodies Béla Bartók used in most of his works are?
The melodies Béla Bartók used in most of his works are?
After graduating from Yale, Charles Ives?
After graduating from Yale, Charles Ives?
George Gershwin usually collaborated with the lyricist?
George Gershwin usually collaborated with the lyricist?
Which of the following terms is not used to describe the special ordering of the twelve chromatic tones in twelve-tone composition?
Which of the following terms is not used to describe the special ordering of the twelve chromatic tones in twelve-tone composition?
Pablo Picasso designed the sets for Stravinsky's Pulcinella.
Pablo Picasso designed the sets for Stravinsky's Pulcinella.
A Survivor from Warsaw used three languages: English, German, and?
A Survivor from Warsaw used three languages: English, German, and?
Study Notes
Important Composers and Works
- Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring premiered in Paris in 1913, igniting a famous riot.
- Béla Bartók was a prominent 20th-century composer and a notable folk music scholar.
- Stravinsky was influenced by Russian folk music in his early works; however, Anton Webern was not.
- Aaron Copland and George Gershwin were both influenced by American jazz.
Musical Concepts
- A glissando refers to a rapid slide between pitches, a popular technique in 20th-century music.
- The combination of two traditional chords played together is known as a polytonality or bitonality.
- Atonality describes music that lacks a key or tonal center.
- Neoclassical composers favored earlier musical forms while still focusing on tonality.
Historical Context
- Technological advancements such as phonograph records and radio expanded music accessibility and audience reach in the 20th century.
- Nazi persecution during World War II prompted composers like Stravinsky, Bartók, and Schoenberg to emigrate to the United States.
- American colleges played a crucial role in fostering musical development by training numerous composers and sponsoring performances.
Musical Styles and Movements
- Impressionism as a movement originated in France, characterized by qualities like vague meter and whole tone scales.
- Expressionism reflected intense emotions and was often associated with social protest.
- Serialism, developed by Schoenberg, involved a specific ordering of the twelve chromatic tones.
Significant Performances and Collaborations
- Appalachian Spring began as a ballet score by Aaron Copland.
- Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue is noted for its opening solo clarinet.
- Pablo Picasso designed sets for Stravinsky's Pulcinella, integrating visual and musical expression.
Education and Influences
- Nadia Boulanger was a pivotal figure in musical composition, influencing many prominent composers.
- Charles Ives, after graduating from Yale, pursued a career in the insurance industry rather than music.
- Schoenberg developed Sprechstimme, a vocal style merging speaking and singing.
Additional Notable Facts
- Edvard Munch is recognized as an expressionist painter.
- The 20th century saw an expansion in rhythmic resources, allowing composers to experiment with complex rhythms.
- William Grant Still composed a variety of works, including operas and film scores, marking his significance in American music.
Misconceptions
- Neoclassical composers did not strictly revive old forms; they adapted them, reflecting modern contexts.
- Stravinsky did not invent the twelve-tone method; that attribution goes to Schoenberg.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts and figures from Chapter 6 of Music Appreciation. This quiz covers significant composers, historical events in music, and their cultural influences. Perfect for reviewing before the final exam!
