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The neoclassical movement in music roughly encompassed the years ______.
The neoclassical movement in music roughly encompassed the years ______.
1920-1950
Which of the following statements concerning neoclassicism is not true?
Which of the following statements concerning neoclassicism is not true?
- Neoclassical composers embraced modernism.
- Neoclassical music emphasizes clarity and order.
- Neoclassical composers prefer to revive old forms and styles exactly as they were. (correct)
- Neoclassical composers reacted against twentieth-century harmonies and rhythms.
Which of the following is not characteristic of neoclassicism?
Which of the following is not characteristic of neoclassicism?
- Misty atmosphere. (correct)
- Emphasis on rhythm.
- Clear polyphonic textures.
- Use of traditional forms.
Neoclassical composers favored ______.
Neoclassical composers favored ______.
Neoclassical compositions are characterized by ______.
Neoclassical compositions are characterized by ______.
Neoclassical composers modeled many of their works after the compositions of ______.
Neoclassical composers modeled many of their works after the compositions of ______.
Neoclassicism was a reaction against ______.
Neoclassicism was a reaction against ______.
The painter who designed the sets for Stravinsky's Pulcinella, and who went through a phase that showed the influence of ancient Greek art, was ______.
The painter who designed the sets for Stravinsky's Pulcinella, and who went through a phase that showed the influence of ancient Greek art, was ______.
Igor Stravinsky studied composition with ______.
Igor Stravinsky studied composition with ______.
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, ______.
Sergei Diaghilev was a famous ______.
Sergei Diaghilev was a famous ______.
The immense success of Stravinsky's 1910 ballet ______ established him as a leading young composer.
The immense success of Stravinsky's 1910 ballet ______ established him as a leading young composer.
The famous riot in 1913 was caused by the first performance of Stravinsky's ballet ______.
The famous riot in 1913 was caused by the first performance of Stravinsky's ballet ______.
Stravinsky's second phase is generally known as ______.
Stravinsky's second phase is generally known as ______.
In the 1950s Stravinsky dramatically changed his style, drawing inspiration from ______.
In the 1950s Stravinsky dramatically changed his style, drawing inspiration from ______.
The deliberate evocation of primitive power through insistent rhythms and percussive sounds is known as ______.
The deliberate evocation of primitive power through insistent rhythms and percussive sounds is known as ______.
Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) is an example of ______.
Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) is an example of ______.
Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring is scored for ______.
Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring is scored for ______.
The expressionist movement in music and art flourished in the years ______.
The expressionist movement in music and art flourished in the years ______.
The twentieth-century artistic movement that stressed intense, subjective emotion was called ______.
The twentieth-century artistic movement that stressed intense, subjective emotion was called ______.
Expressionism as an artistic movement was largely centered in ______.
Expressionism as an artistic movement was largely centered in ______.
Expressionism grew out of the same intellectual climate as Freud's studies of ______.
Expressionism grew out of the same intellectual climate as Freud's studies of ______.
One of the immediate predecessors of expressionism was the composer ______.
One of the immediate predecessors of expressionism was the composer ______.
The operas of Richard Strauss use chromaticism and dissonance to depict ______.
The operas of Richard Strauss use chromaticism and dissonance to depict ______.
Expressionist painters, writers, and composers used ______ to assault and shock their audience.
Expressionist painters, writers, and composers used ______ to assault and shock their audience.
Expressionism is an art concerned with ______.
Expressionism is an art concerned with ______.
The expressionists rejected ______.
The expressionists rejected ______.
Expressionist composers ______.
Expressionist composers ______.
Schoenberg's teacher was ______.
Schoenberg's teacher was ______.
Schoenberg acquired his profound knowledge of music by ______.
Schoenberg acquired his profound knowledge of music by ______.
Alban Berg and Anton Webern were Arnold Schoenberg's ______.
Alban Berg and Anton Webern were Arnold Schoenberg's ______.
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 text of A Survivor from Warsaw ______.
The text of A Survivor from Warsaw ______.
A Survivor from Warsaw used three languages: English, German, and ______.
A Survivor from Warsaw used three languages: English, German, and ______.
Georg Büchner's play Woyzeck was written in the ______.
Georg Büchner's play Woyzeck was written in the ______.
The vocal lines in Wozzeck include ______.
The vocal lines in Wozzeck include ______.
Study Notes
Neoclassical Movement
- Spanned the years 1920-1950.
- Neoclassical composers aimed to revive and reinterpret old forms rather than replicate them exactly.
- Characterized by clear polyphonic textures and forms from earlier music periods.
- Influenced by composers like Johann Sebastian Bach.
- Reaction against romanticism and impressionism.
Key Figures and Works
- Pablo Picasso designed sets for Stravinsky's "Pulcinella" and incorporated influences from ancient Greek art.
- Igor Stravinsky studied under Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
- Stravinsky's career was significantly impacted by meeting ballet director Sergei Diaghilev in 1909.
- Achieved fame with the 1910 ballet "The Firebird."
- Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" premiered in 1913, leading to an infamous riot.
Style Transitions
- Stravinsky's second phase is known as neoclassical.
- In the 1950s, he drew stylistic inspiration from Anton Webern.
- "Primitivism" encapsulates the drive toward evoking raw power through rhythmic and percussive elements.
Expressionism Movement
- Flourished between 1905-1925, focusing on intense emotions.
- Centered primarily in Germany and Austria.
- Developed alongside studies of hysteria and the unconscious by Freud.
- Richard Strauss served as a significant precursor to expressionism.
Expressionist Techniques
- Employs deliberate distortions to provoke and shock audiences.
- Emphasizes social protest themes and rejects conventional prettiness.
- Expressionist composers moved away from tonality and traditional harmonic conventions.
Arnold Schoenberg
- Self-taught musician; profound knowledge gained through various experiences.
- Taught Alban Berg and Anton Webern, who later became significant composers themselves.
- Upon fleeing the Nazis, he taught at UCLA in the United States.
- Introduced "Sprechstimme," a vocal style that blends speaking and singing.
Notable Works and Legacy
- "A Survivor from Warsaw" incorporates English, German, and Hebrew, based on survivor accounts from the Warsaw ghetto.
- Woyzeck by Georg Büchner was written in the 1830s and influenced the vocal lines in Berg's "Wozzeck," which feature Sprechstimme and distorted folk elements.
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Explore the Neoclassical Movement in music from 1920 to 1950. This quiz covers key figures, notable works, and the transition in styles, focusing on composers like Igor Stravinsky and their influence on the music landscape. Test your knowledge of the important historical context and the artistic changes during this vibrant period.
