Claude Debussy
Where is Debussy from?
France
Where is Gershwin From?
USA
Where is Mozart from?
Austria
Where is Chopin from?
Poland
Quarter note
What style of music is Debussy credited for?
Impressionism
What style of music is Gershwin credited for?
20th Century
What style of music is Mozart credited for?
Classical
What style of music is Chopin credited for?
Romanticism
What note gets 4 beats in 4/4 time?
Whole note
Describe Impressionistic music:
atmospheric, expressive, ethereal, angelic
Describe 20th Century music:
repetitive, danceable, free, experimental, influenced by Jazz and Folk
Describe Classical music:
DAILY DOUBLE
balanced, timeless, tuneful, homophonic, easy on the ear
Describe Romantic music:
tells a story, emotional, individualism, greater range of harmonies/dynamics/pitch
What note gets 3 beats in 3/4 time?
Dotted Half note
Describe Debussy's reputation with his college professors and classmates
Gifted Rebel
How did Gershwin impact Jazz?
He brought Jazz off the streets and into the concert hall.
Describe Mozart's childhood reputation.
Child prodigy
Chopin is known for his Nocturnes. What does "Nocturne" mean?
The night
What note gets one beat in 12/8 time?
Eighth note
What Debussy piece(s) did we listen to?
Claire de Lune, The Girl with Flauxen Hair
What Gershwin piece did we listen to?
Rhapsody in Blue
What Mozart piece(s) did we listen to?
Rondo Alla Turca, Concerto
What Chopin piece did we listen to?
Nocturne (E flat Major)
How many quarters notes can be in a measure in 6/8 time?
3 quarter notes (equal to 6 eighth notes)