Music History Chapter 35 Flashcards
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Francis Poulenc took inspiration from which of the following?

  • Folk music
  • Jazz
  • Popular song (correct)
  • Classical music

    • Hector Villa-Lobos titled a series of works after a popular music known as?

    Chóros

    What musical movement is Ernst Krenek associated with?

    New Objectivity

    Claude Champagne tapped Canadian nationalism by using what?

    <p>French-Canadian folk song</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant action did Sergey Prokofiev take after the Russian Revolution?

    <p>Left Russia and returned twenty years later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In France, the left-wing government supported which group of composers?

    <p>French composers since the Revolution, particularly Berlioz and Saint-Saëns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Appalachian Spring showcases Copland's style that includes?

    <p>Open sonorities and diatonic dissonances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue was advertised as a?

    <p>Jazz concerto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique did Cowell utilize in The Tides of Manaunaun?

    <p>Tone clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The final movement of Crawford Seeger's String Quartet is what?

    <p>A palindrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which French intellectual made public his desire for a style of music that would be French and anti-Romantic?

    <p>Jean Cocteau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For Mathis der Maler, Hindemith adopted what style?

    <p>Neo-Romanticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Honegger's King David reflects which style?

    <p>Neoclassicism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fourth movement of Prokofiev's cantata Alexander Nevsky includes what?

    <p>Folklike melodies in unison or two parts sung by a choir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the opening song of Die Dreigroschenoper, 'Die Moritat von Mackie Messer,' the accompaniment begins with a?

    <p>Harmonium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Darius Milhaud was especially influenced by the sounds of?

    <p>The United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Between the World Wars, music became more connected with what?

    <p>Politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Russian Association of Proletarian Musicians advocated for what?

    <p>Accessible, tonal music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hindemith's concept of Gebrauchsmusik?

    <p>Music that could be played by younger or amateur performers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to construct Mexican modernism in Baile, from Homenaje a Federico García Lorca, Revueltas references?

    <p>Mariachi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One composer who continued to operate successfully in Nazi Germany was?

    <p>Carl Orff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first movement of Shostakovich's fifth symphony is in what form?

    <p>Sonata Form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Edgard Varèse conceive of sound masses?

    <p>Bodies of sound that move through musical space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kurt Weill collaborated with which playwright?

    <p>Bertolt Brecht</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is socialist realism in music?

    <p>Celebrated the Soviet state by showing improvement for the working class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Influential Composers and Their Inspirations

    • Francis Poulenc drew inspiration from popular song, integrating it into his compositions.
    • Hector Villa-Lobos named a series of works "Chóros," referencing a style of popular music in Brazil.
    • Ernst Krenek was associated with the New Objectivity movement, emphasizing a return to clarity and objectivity in art.
    • Claude Champagne incorporated French-Canadian folk songs to express Canadian nationalism in his music.

    Historical Context and Composer Activities

    • Sergey Prokofiev left Russia post-Revolution, returning two decades later, reflecting on the dramatic changes in his homeland.
    • In France, the left-wing government provided support for composers since the Revolution, particularly notable figures like Berlioz and Saint-Saëns.
    • During the interwar period, music became increasingly tied to political contexts, influencing compositional styles and themes.

    Musical Styles and Techniques

    • Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland showcases open sonorities and diatonic dissonances, embodying the American sound.
    • Gershwin marketed Rhapsody in Blue as a jazz concerto, blending classical and jazz elements for a wider audience.
    • Henry Cowell employed tone clusters in his work The Tides of Manaunaun, generating innovative sound textures.

    Notable Compositions and Characteristics

    • The final movement of Ruth Crawford Seeger's String Quartet is uniquely structured as a palindrome, offering symmetry in form.
    • Jean Cocteau, a French intellectual, publicly advocated for a music style that was distinctly French and rejected Romantic traditions.
    • Hindemith's Mathis der Maler is characterized by neo-Romanticism, while Honegger's King David reflects neoclassicism in its thematic content.
    • Prokofiev's cantata Alexander Nevsky features folklike melodies, often sung by a choir, illustrating cultural themes.

    Instrumentation and Performance

    • The opening song "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer" from Die Dreigroschenoper starts with a harmonium accompaniment, setting a distinctive tone.
    • Darius Milhaud's compositions were deeply influenced by the sounds of the United States, incorporating jazz and popular idioms.

    Cultural Movements and Theoretical Concepts

    • The Russian Association of Proletarian Musicians pushed for accessible, tonal music, aiming to resonate with the general public.
    • Hindemith's concept of Gebrauchsmusik focused on creating music that is playable by younger or amateur musicians, democratizing musical experiences.
    • Edgard Varèse’s notion of sound masses involves imagining sound as bodies that move through musical space, breaking traditional boundaries.

    Collaborations and Historical Figures

    • Kurt Weill's collaboration with playwright Bertolt Brecht merged music and theater, emphasizing social themes.
    • Socialist realism promoted positive depictions of the Soviet state, highlighting the working class's progress through art.

    Additional Composers and Their Works

    • Carl Orff managed to thrive in Nazi Germany, using his music to navigate the oppressive cultural landscape.
    • The first movement of Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony is structured in Sonata Form, showcasing classical influences amidst modernist tendencies.

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    Test your knowledge of key composers and movements in Music History Chapter 35. These flashcards cover the inspirations and influences of notable musicians, including Francis Poulenc and Sergey Prokofiev. Perfect for music students and enthusiasts alike!

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