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What did Stephen Foster contribute to American music in the 19th century?
What did Stephen Foster contribute to American music in the 19th century?
- He revived folk music through songs about 19th-century lives. (correct)
- He introduced jazz influences.
- He used European classical forms only.
- He incorporated Indigenous Mexican rhythms.
How did Carlos Chávez contribute to the music scene of Central and South America?
How did Carlos Chávez contribute to the music scene of Central and South America?
- By pioneering Brazilian samba.
- By reviving Mexican folk music and indigenous instruments. (correct)
- By composing Broadway musicals.
- By performing only traditional European symphonies.
Which British composer was influenced by Tudor melodies and Victorian colonial expansion?
Which British composer was influenced by Tudor melodies and Victorian colonial expansion?
- Stephen Foster
- Louis Moreau Gottschalk
- John Ireland (correct)
- Alberto Ginastera
What theme is explored in Grieg's piece 'In the Hall of the Mountain King'?
What theme is explored in Grieg's piece 'In the Hall of the Mountain King'?
What is the association of 'Xochipilli' in Carlos Chávez's work?
What is the association of 'Xochipilli' in Carlos Chávez's work?
Which composer incorporated Louisiana Creole harmonies and rhythms?
Which composer incorporated Louisiana Creole harmonies and rhythms?
Which of these composers is known for band marches such as 'The Stars and Stripes Forever'?
Which of these composers is known for band marches such as 'The Stars and Stripes Forever'?
Which aspect of Argentinian culture did Alberto Ginastera incorporate into his music?
Which aspect of Argentinian culture did Alberto Ginastera incorporate into his music?
Which region's folk music inspired Amy Beach in her compositions?
Which region's folk music inspired Amy Beach in her compositions?
Flashcards
National Pride in Music
National Pride in Music
Composers celebrate national qualities and identities through music, reflecting scenery and legends.
Peer Gynt
Peer Gynt
A Norwegian play featuring the character Peer and music by Edvard Grieg.
In the Hall of the Mountain King
In the Hall of the Mountain King
A piece by Grieg that illustrates a dramatic scene in Peer Gynt.
British Composers
British Composers
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Stephen Foster
Stephen Foster
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Louis Moreau Gottschalk
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Carlos Chávez
Carlos Chávez
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Alberto Ginastera
Alberto Ginastera
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Xochipilli
Xochipilli
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Study Notes
National Pride in Music
- Composers use music to celebrate national qualities, history, and identity.
- Music embodies the rhythms and melodies of folk songs and dances, reflecting national character.
Great Britain
- Traditional British folk songs, Tudor melodies, and Victorian country melodies influenced composers.
- British composers, like Edward Elgar, Gustav Holst, and others, created orchestral works inspired by the nation's history and culture.
United States of America
- Stephen Foster revived American folk music with songs about everyday life in the 19th century.
- Amy Beach was inspired by European folk music.
- Louis Moreau Gottschalk integrated Creole harmonies and rhythms.
- John Philip Sousa composed popular band marches, like "Stars and Stripes Forever."
Central and South America
- Mexican folk music and indigenous instruments were revived at the start of the 20th century by composers like Carlos Chávez.
- Alberto Ginastera used Argentine rhythms.
- Heitor Villa-Lobos revived Brazilian folk music.
- Chávez used the name of the Aztec god of art ("Xochipilli") in his compositions.
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