Questions and Answers
Francis Poulenc took inspiration from which of the following?
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?
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What significant action did Sergey Prokofiev take after the Russian Revolution?
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In France, the left-wing government supported which group of composers?
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Appalachian Spring showcases Copland's style that includes?
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Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue was advertised as a?
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What technique did Cowell utilize in The Tides of Manaunaun?
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The final movement of Crawford Seeger's String Quartet is what?
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Which French intellectual made public his desire for a style of music that would be French and anti-Romantic?
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For Mathis der Maler, Hindemith adopted what style?
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Honegger's King David reflects which style?
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The fourth movement of Prokofiev's cantata Alexander Nevsky includes what?
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In the opening song of Die Dreigroschenoper, 'Die Moritat von Mackie Messer,' the accompaniment begins with a?
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Darius Milhaud was especially influenced by the sounds of?
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Between the World Wars, music became more connected with what?
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The Russian Association of Proletarian Musicians advocated for what?
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What is Hindemith's concept of Gebrauchsmusik?
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In order to construct Mexican modernism in Baile, from Homenaje a Federico García Lorca, Revueltas references?
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One composer who continued to operate successfully in Nazi Germany was?
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The first movement of Shostakovich's fifth symphony is in what form?
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How did Edgard Varèse conceive of sound masses?
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Kurt Weill collaborated with which playwright?
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What is socialist realism in music?
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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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